boyGaelic (Scotland)

Alasdair: Meaning & Origin

Alasdair is a boy name of Gaelic (Scotland) origin meaning “Defender of mankind; a strong and noble warrior.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

ah-LAS-dair

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

AlAlyDair

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

56%
36
2010
16
Current
#43
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Alasdair Fergus
  • Alasdair Ewan
  • Alasdair Ruaridh

Famous Namesakes

  • Alasdair Gray (author)
  • Alasdair MacLean (poet)