Alaster vs Zebediah

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 #5,750 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish English American

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Alaster Rank #5,903

Zebediah Rank #5,750

Zebediah is more popular, ranked #5750 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Is Alaster or Zebediah more popular?

Zebediah is more popular, ranked #5750 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Zebediah mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Zebediah means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alaster and Zebediah boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Zebediah is primarily a boy name.