Alaster vs Evin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Al, Allie, Aster

Playground Safety Score

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Evin

Boy #5,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior"

Origin: Old Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Welsh Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,780
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903
Evin Rank #5,780

Evin is more popular, ranked #5780 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaster ___

  • Alaster James
  • Alaster William
  • Alaster Hugh
  • Alaster Fraser
  • Alaster Ross
  • Alaster Douglas

Evin ___

  • Evin James
  • Evin Patrick
  • Evin Michael
  • Evin Thomas
  • Evin Sean
  • Evin Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaster

Callum Fergus Duncan Malcolm Fiona

If you choose Evin

Aoife Ciara Declan Niamh Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Evin more popular?

Evin is more popular, ranked #5780 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Evin mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Evin means "young warrior" (Old Celtic origin).

Are Alaster and Evin boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Evin is primarily a boy name.

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