Spade vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,953
Total SSA Count: 15
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Leto Nivan Reyden Wake

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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

✓ All Clear

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Iris Wake Xyler Marvel

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Popularity Comparison

Spade Rank #5,953

Alaster Rank #5,903

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5953 for Spade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spade or Alaster more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Spade at #5953 in the United States.

What do Spade and Alaster mean?

Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Spade and Alaster boy or girl names?

Spade is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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