Malachy vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malachy

Boy #6,059 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my angel, my envoy"

Origin: Hebrew

Irish Hebrew Catholic

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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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Malachy Rank #6,059

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #6059 for Malachy.

Is Malachy or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Malachy at #6059 in the United States.

What do Malachy and Alaster mean?

Malachy means "my angel, my envoy" (Hebrew origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Malachy and Alaster boy or girl names?

Malachy is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.