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Cris vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cris

Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,048
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Cris Rank #6,048
Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6048 for Cris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cris or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Cris and Alaster mean?

Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cris and Alaster boy or girl names?

Cris is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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