Alaster vs Broden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaster

Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,903
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Iden Dartagnan Donnivin Ashby

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Broden

Boy #6,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little salmon, little goad"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,011
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903

Broden Rank #6,011

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6011 for Broden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Broden more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Broden at #6011 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Broden mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Broden means "little salmon, little goad" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alaster and Broden boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Broden is primarily a boy name.

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