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Urban vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Urban

Boy #5,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"urbane, sophisticated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Czech Hungarian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,892
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Urban Rank #5,892
Alaster Rank #5,903

Urban is more popular, ranked #5892 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urban or Alaster more popular?

Urban is more popular, ranked #5892 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Urban and Alaster mean?

Urban means "urbane, sophisticated" (Latin origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Urban and Alaster boy or girl names?

Urban is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.

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