US Popularity Rank: 18655

Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Man's defender; Defender of mankind

A hero lies in all of us, and the name Alaster can help baby connect to theirs. This masculine name has links to the Scottish Gaelic name Alasdair, which in turn comes from the Latin and Ancient Greek Alexander. It translates to “man’s defender” or “defender of mankind,” celebrating your little one as a future leader and protector. For a name that encourages baby to guard the people and communities they love, Alaster can make for a bold choice.