Leven vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,885
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Tracen Moon Codi Zed

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Leven Rank #5,885

Alaster Rank #5,903

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leven or Alaster more popular?

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Leven and Alaster mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Leven and Alaster boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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