Alaster vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaster

Callum Fergus Duncan Malcolm Fiona

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and James mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alaster and James boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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