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Alaster vs Cris

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cris

Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,048
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903
Cris Rank #6,048

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6048 for Cris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Cris more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Cris mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Alaster and Cris boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Cris is primarily a boy name.

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