Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Defender of the people
Pronunciation: al-uh-stair, /ˈæləˌstɛər/, AH L AE Z D AH AH R
Popularity Rank: #30,000
Derived from the Greek name Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people'. It is a traditional Scottish form of the name Alexander.
The name Alasdair is of Scottish origin and means Defender of the people, A Scottish Gaelic Similar to Alexander from the Greek, Defender of Man, Man's Defender, Defender of Mankind, Similar to Alexander. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alasdair is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, and 31 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: al-uh-stair
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈæləˌstɛər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH L AE Z D AH AH R
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Alasdair is recorded 1,197 times globally, ranking it as the 30,000th most common name worldwide.
Alasdair is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 999 occurrences, making it the 1,152th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Alasdair is found among 1 in every 549 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #1,152 | 1 : 549 |
| United States of America | #28,267 | 1 : 36,182 |
| Canada | #10,185 | 1 : 12,831 |
| South Africa | #33,752 | 1 : 101,951 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alasdair from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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