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Tycho vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Popularity Comparison

Tycho Rank #5,810
Alaster Rank #5,903

Tycho is more popular, ranked #5810 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tycho or Alaster more popular?

Tycho is more popular, ranked #5810 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Tycho and Alaster mean?

Tycho means "hitting the mark, fortunate" (Greek origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Tycho and Alaster boy or girl names?

Tycho is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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