Alaster vs Leven

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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Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

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Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903
Leven Rank #5,885

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 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

Leven ___

  • Leven James
  • Leven Cole
  • Leven Finn
  • Leven Patrick
  • Leven Ross
  • Leven Duncan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaster

Callum Fergus Duncan Malcolm Fiona

If you choose Leven

Rowan Callum Isla Skye Glen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Leven more popular?

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Leven mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin).

Are Alaster and Leven boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Leven is primarily a boy name.

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