Alaster vs Kyloh

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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Kyloh

Boy #5,923 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,923
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903
Kyloh Rank #5,923

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 vs #5923 for Kyloh.

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

Kyloh ___

  • Kyloh James
  • Kyloh Reece
  • Kyloh Stone
  • Kyloh Cash
  • Kyloh Blaine
  • Kyloh Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaster

Callum Fergus Duncan Malcolm Fiona

If you choose Kyloh

Zara Indie Brix Jaxon Skylar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Kyloh more popular?

Alaster is more popular, ranked #5903 compared to Kyloh at #5923 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Kyloh mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Kyloh means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alaster and Kyloh boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Kyloh is primarily a boy name.

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