Aleister Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAL-iss-ter / ˈælɪstərScottish; Greek
Meaning
Defender of mankind (Scottish); Protector (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
Aleister is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic form of Alexander, which means 'defender of mankind.' In Greek, it is associated with the meaning 'protector.' The name gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly through figures like Aleister Crowley, an influential occultist.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Alistair
- Alasdair
- Aleister
International Variants
- Alejandro (Spanish)
- Alessandro (Italian)
- Alexandre (French)
Famous people named Aleister
Aleister Crowley — occultist and writer.
Aleister Black — professional wrestler.
Fictional characters named Aleister
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aleister was first seen in the United States in 1997. Aleister has ranked as high as #1287 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Indiana, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Aleister has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aleister (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 69 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 35 |