Aleister
Aleister: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæl.i.stɚ/ · /ˈæl.i.stə/
Meaning and origin of Aleister
- A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, of rare usage, variant of Alastair.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, from Norman French Alexandre or Latin Alexander, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “to defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-), the stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”).
How popular is Aleister?
Since 1880, 653 boys in the U.S. have been named Aleister. Its highest rank for boys was #2046 in 2020. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Aleister
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Aleister FAQ
What does the name Aleister mean?
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, of rare usage, variant of Alastair. From Scottish Gaelic Alasdair, from Norman French Alexandre or Latin Alexander, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros), from ἀλέξω (aléxō, “to defend”) + ἀνδρ- (andr-), the stem of ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”).
What is the origin of the name Aleister?
Aleister is listed as a name of Scottish origin.
How popular is the name Aleister?
Since 1880, 653 boys in the U.S. have been named Aleister. Its highest rank for boys was #2046 in 2020. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Aleister a boy or girl name?
Aleister is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 653 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.