Alastair
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alastair
Alastair
Alastair is an english boy's name meaning "Protector of mankind; defender of man; variant of alexander defender of mankind".
The meaning of Alastair is "Protector of mankind; defender of man; variant of alexander defender of mankind" — a boy name of english origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.
- Origin
- english
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Protector of mankind; defender of man; variant of alexander defender of mankind
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Quick answers about Alastair
What does Alastair mean?
Alastair is a boy name of english origin meaning "Protector of mankind; defender of man; variant of alexander defender of mankind".
Is Alastair a rare name?
Yes. Alastair does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Alastair
Alastair means "Protector of mankind; defender of man; variant of alexander defender of mankind" — these names share that spirit.
Questions parents ask about Alastair
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