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Grantley vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Grantley Rank #5,937
Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5937 for Grantley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grantley or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Grantley at #5937 in the United States.

What do Grantley and Alaster mean?

Grantley means "great woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Grantley and Alaster boy or girl names?

Grantley is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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