Ember vs Aleister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ember

Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Boy #3,343 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek Alexandros

Scottish English Irish

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Ember Rank #3,159

Aleister Rank #3,343

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 vs #3343 for Aleister.

Is Ember or Aleister more popular?

Ember is more popular, ranked #3159 compared to Aleister at #3343 in the United States.

What do Ember and Aleister mean?

Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin). Aleister means "defender of men" (Greek Alexandros origin).

Are Ember and Aleister boy or girl names?

Ember is primarily a boy name. Aleister is primarily a boy name.