Alaster vs Liham

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

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903
Liham Rank #6,616

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Liham more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Liham mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Alaster and Liham boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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