Ossian vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ossian

Boy #5,706 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little deer"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish Celtic Scandinavian

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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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Ossian Rank #5,706

Alaster Rank #5,903

Ossian is more popular, ranked #5706 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Is Ossian or Alaster more popular?

Ossian is more popular, ranked #5706 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Ossian and Alaster mean?

Ossian means "little deer" (Old Irish origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ossian and Alaster boy or girl names?

Ossian is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.