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Alastair

male

Meaning

"Defender of People"

Alastair is a Scottish form linked to Alexander, historically associated with the idea of defending the people.

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Popularity History of Alastair

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2364Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Alastair did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Alastair Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Alastair.

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Similar Names to Alastair

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Andrew

AN-droo

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al-ig-ZAN-der

“Defender of Men”

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Aaron

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Alex

“Defender”

#205
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Angel

“Messenger”

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|Greek
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Alejandro

“Defender of Men”

#184
|Spanish
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Andre

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|French
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Aidan

“Little Fiery One”

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Arnold

“Eagle Power”

#1681
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Allan

“Rock; Handsome”

#851
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Baby Name Lists That Include Alastair

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish, Greek
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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