Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of Men
Pronunciation: AL-uh-stair, /ˈæləˌstɛr/, AE L AH S T EH R
Popularity Rank: #14,072
The Scottish form of the name Alexander, meaning 'defender of man'. In Celtic mythology, Alastair was a hero and a great warrior.
The name Alastair is of Greek origin and means Defender of Men. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alastair is commonly found in United Kingdom, South Africa, United States of America, and 53 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AL-uh-stair
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈæləˌstɛr/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L AH S T EH R
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Alastair is recorded 3,274 times globally, ranking it as the 14,072th most common name worldwide.
Alastair is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 2,425 occurrences, making it the 607th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Alastair is found among 1 in every 226 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #607 | 1 : 226 |
| South Africa | #5,962 | 1 : 10,422 |
| United States of America | #13,023 | 1 : 12,651 |
| Canada | #4,247 | 1 : 3,937 |
| Singapore | #4,836 | 1 : 9,262 |
| Ireland | #1,749 | 1 : 1,630 |
| Malaysia | #28,820 | 1 : 71,092 |
| France | #27,499 | 1 : 50,153 |
| Hong Kong | #9,307 | 1 : 16,970 |
| Spain | #14,801 | 1 : 26,138 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alastair from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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