Kolin vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kolin

Boy #5,725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos via Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,725
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Jayton Elihu Davidson Wyler

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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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Calyx Kyloh Thaddaeus Reyden

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Popularity Comparison

Kolin Rank #5,725

Alaster Rank #5,903

Kolin is more popular, ranked #5725 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolin or Alaster more popular?

Kolin is more popular, ranked #5725 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Kolin and Alaster mean?

Kolin means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos via Norman origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kolin and Alaster boy or girl names?

Kolin is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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