Broden vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broden

Boy #6,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little salmon, little goad"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,011
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

Broden Rank #6,011

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6011 for Broden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broden or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Broden at #6011 in the United States.

What do Broden and Alaster mean?

Broden means "little salmon, little goad" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Broden and Alaster boy or girl names?

Broden is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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