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Alaster vs Davidson

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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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903
Davidson Rank #5,723

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Davidson more popular?

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Davidson mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Alaster and Davidson boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.

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