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Haden 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

Haden Rank #6,051
Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6051 for Haden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haden or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Haden at #6051 in the United States.

What do Haden and Alaster mean?

Haden means "hay valley" (Old English origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Haden and Alaster boy or girl names?

Haden is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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