Alastair

At a Glance: Name: Alastair – Meaning: defender of men/mankind (via Alexander) – Origin: Scottish Gaelic (form of Alexander) – Gender: primarily used for boys – Pronunciation: AL-uh-ster

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Alastair is the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander, and it keeps that name's meaning: defender of men. Social Security records go back to 1922 for this name, so it has a long, quiet history in the U.S. even though it has never been common. If you want something tied to Alexander without using Alexander itself, this is a direct line to it.

Meaning & Origin of Alastair

Meaning: Defender of men/mankind (via Alexander).

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (form of Alexander).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Alastair

Phonetic: AL-uh-ster   IPA: /ˈæləstər/

Popularity of Alastair

Alastair peaked in 2017 at #2187, with 61 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped a bit to #2364, with 59 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1922–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Alastair mean?

Defender of men/mankind (via Alexander). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alastair)

How do you pronounce Alastair?

Alastair is pronounced AL-uh-ster (IPA: /ˈæləstər/).

Is Alastair a popular name right now?

Alastair is near its all-time peak (#2187 in 2017), ranked #2364 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1922–2024.)

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