Lynn vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lynn

Boy #5,977 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool, waterfall"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Lynn Rank #5,977

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5977 for Lynn.

Is Lynn or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Lynn at #5977 in the United States.

What do Lynn and Alaster mean?

Lynn means "lake, pool, waterfall" (Welsh origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lynn and Alaster boy or girl names?

Lynn is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.