Alastair vs Amaru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaru

Boy #2,381 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sacred serpent, water snake"

Origin: Quechua

Cultural Roots

Peruvian Bolivian Andean Indigenous

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,381
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ama, Maru

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alastair Rank #2,390
Amaru Rank #2,381

Amaru is more popular, ranked #2381 vs #2390 for Alastair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alastair ___

  • Alastair James
  • Alastair Hugh
  • Alastair Gordon
  • Alastair Fraser
  • Alastair David
  • Alastair Colin

Amaru ___

  • Amaru Luis
  • Amaru Jose
  • Amaru Rafael
  • Amaru Miguel
  • Amaru Alejandro
  • Amaru Mateo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alastair

Catriona Fiona Hamish Angus Isla

If you choose Amaru

Tupac Quillan Amara Nayra Coya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alastair or Amaru more popular?

Amaru is more popular, ranked #2381 compared to Alastair at #2390 in the United States.

What do Alastair and Amaru mean?

Alastair means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Amaru means "sacred serpent, water snake" (Quechua origin).

Are Alastair and Amaru boy or girl names?

Alastair is primarily a boy name. Amaru is primarily a boy name.

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