Alaster vs Rayleigh

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 #5,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Rayleigh Rank #5,842

Rayleigh is more popular, ranked #5842 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Is Alaster or Rayleigh more popular?

Rayleigh is more popular, ranked #5842 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Rayleigh mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Rayleigh means "rye clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Alaster and Rayleigh boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Rayleigh is primarily a boy name.