Alastair
A boys’ name of Greek origin, meaning defender of men; scottish form of alexander.
Babies a year
25
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#1153
25 babies
In 2025, 25 babies in England and Wales were named Alastair. In the US, 61 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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