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Andrews vs Alaster

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

Andrews Rank #6,056
Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6056 for Andrews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrews or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Andrews at #6056 in the United States.

What do Andrews and Alaster mean?

Andrews means "son of Andrew" (English origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Andrews and Alaster boy or girl names?

Andrews is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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