Alaster vs Iris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaster

Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Boy #5,812 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rainbow"

Origin: Greek

English Dutch American Scandinavian

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Iris Rank #5,812

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Is Alaster or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #5812 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Iris mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Greek origin).

Are Alaster and Iris boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a boy name.