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Alaster vs Emma

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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Emma

Boy #5,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,826
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903
Emma Rank #5,826

Emma is more popular, ranked #5826 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #5826 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Emma mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Emma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Alaster and Emma boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a boy name.

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