Alaster vs Quaid

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 #6,052 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Uaid (Walter)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Quaid Rank #6,052

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6052 for Quaid.

Is Alaster or Quaid more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Quaid at #6052 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Quaid mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Quaid means "son of Uaid (Walter)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alaster and Quaid boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Quaid is primarily a boy name.