Shad vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

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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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Shad Rank #5,928

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5928 for Shad.

Is Shad or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Shad at #5928 in the United States.

What do Shad and Alaster mean?

Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shad and Alaster boy or girl names?

Shad is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.