Wake vs Alaster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

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Wake Rank #5,833

Alaster Rank #5,903

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Is Wake or Alaster more popular?

Wake is more popular, ranked #5833 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Wake and Alaster mean?

Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin). Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Wake and Alaster boy or girl names?

Wake is primarily a boy name. Alaster is primarily a boy name.