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Alaster vs Tycho

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903
Tycho Rank #5,810

Tycho is more popular, ranked #5810 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Tycho more popular?

Tycho is more popular, ranked #5810 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Tycho mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Tycho means "hitting the mark, fortunate" (Greek origin).

Are Alaster and Tycho boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Tycho is primarily a boy name.

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