Calhoun vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calhoun

Boy #6,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the narrow forest"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,030
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

Calhoun Rank #6,030

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6030 for Calhoun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calhoun or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Calhoun at #6030 in the United States.

What do Calhoun and Alaster mean?

Calhoun means "from the narrow forest" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic Colquhoun origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Calhoun and Alaster boy or girl names?

Calhoun is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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