Alaster vs Eagan

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

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Redmond Bowan Fields Zebediah

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Eagan

Boy #5,970 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire, born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,970
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Millan Kaelem Redmond

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903

Eagan Rank #5,970

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5970 for Eagan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Eagan more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Eagan at #5970 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Eagan mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Eagan means "little fire, born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alaster and Eagan boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Eagan is primarily a boy name.

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