Alaster vs Nivan

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 #6,080 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy, divine"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

American Irish

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Nivan Rank #6,080

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6080 for Nivan.

Is Alaster or Nivan more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Nivan at #6080 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Nivan mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Nivan means "holy, divine" (Irish/Gaelic origin).

Are Alaster and Nivan boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Nivan is primarily a boy name.