Kemp vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kemp

Boy #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,951
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Marvel Mattox Noland Fields

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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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Millan Trillion Ennis Andrews

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Popularity Comparison

Kemp Rank #5,951

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5951 for Kemp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kemp or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Kemp at #5951 in the United States.

What do Kemp and Alaster mean?

Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kemp and Alaster boy or girl names?

Kemp is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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