Finlay vs Alastair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Finlay

Boy #2,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white warrior, fair hero"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Australian

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Boy #2,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Finlay Rank #2,476

Alastair Rank #2,390

Alastair is more popular, ranked #2390 vs #2476 for Finlay.

Is Finlay or Alastair more popular?

Alastair is more popular, ranked #2390 compared to Finlay at #2476 in the United States.

What do Finlay and Alastair mean?

Finlay means "white warrior, fair hero" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alastair means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Finlay and Alastair boy or girl names?

Finlay is primarily a boy name. Alastair is primarily a boy name.