Alastair vs Winter

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alastair Rank #2,390
Winter Rank #385

Winter is more popular, ranked #385 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

Winter ___

  • Winter Rose
  • Winter Elise
  • Winter Grace
  • Winter Aurora
  • Winter Faye
  • Winter Rain

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Winter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alastair or Winter more popular?

Winter is more popular, ranked #385 compared to Alastair at #2390 in the United States.

What do Alastair and Winter mean?

Alastair means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Winter means "the winter season" (Old English origin).

Are Alastair and Winter boy or girl names?

Alastair is primarily a boy name. Winter is primarily a girl name.

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