Alastair vs Coda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alastair

Boy #2,390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,390
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Ali, Allie

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Coda

Boy #2,442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"concluding musical passage"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,442
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Code, Co

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alastair Rank #2,390
Coda Rank #2,442

Alastair is more popular, ranked #2390 vs #2442 for Coda.

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

Coda ___

  • Coda James
  • Coda River
  • Coda Lee
  • Coda Blue
  • Coda August
  • Coda Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Coda

Lyric Aria Jax Remy Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alastair or Coda more popular?

Alastair is more popular, ranked #2390 compared to Coda at #2442 in the United States.

What do Alastair and Coda mean?

Alastair means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Coda means "concluding musical passage" (Italian origin).

Are Alastair and Coda boy or girl names?

Alastair is primarily a boy name. Coda is primarily a boy name.

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