Alaster vs Malachy

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 #6,059 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my angel, my envoy"

Origin: Hebrew

Irish Hebrew Catholic

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Malachy Rank #6,059

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6059 for Malachy.

Is Alaster or Malachy more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Malachy at #6059 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Malachy mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Malachy means "my angel, my envoy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alaster and Malachy boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Malachy is primarily a boy name.