Alaster vs Spade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaster

Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,903
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Princeston Briggston Braylyn Adian

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Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,953
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Ansen Nyzier Davontae Jalyn

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903

Spade Rank #5,953

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5953 for Spade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Spade more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Spade mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Alaster and Spade boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.

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