Alaster vs Ossian

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 #5,706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little deer"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic Scandinavian

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Ossian Rank #5,706

Ossian is more popular, ranked #5706 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Is Alaster or Ossian more popular?

Ossian is more popular, ranked #5706 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Ossian mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Ossian means "little deer" (Old Irish origin).

Are Alaster and Ossian boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Ossian is primarily a boy name.