Alaster vs Kolin

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

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Jayton Millan Spade Trillion

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Kolin

Boy #5,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos via Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,725
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903

Kolin Rank #5,725

Kolin is more popular, ranked #5725 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Kolin more popular?

Kolin is more popular, ranked #5725 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Kolin mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Kolin means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos via Norman origin).

Are Alaster and Kolin boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Kolin is primarily a boy name.

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