| Meaning | defender of mankind, protector |
| Origin | Gaelic, Scottish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-leis-ter |
About Aleister
Aleister commands attention with its dramatic, literary flair. This name evokes Gothic romance, mysterious elegance, and unconventional sophistication. There's something undeniably distinctive about its structure—the combination of sounds creates an almost theatrical quality that sets it apart dramatically from mainstream choices.
Parents drawn to Aleister typically embrace individuality, perhaps favoring alternative aesthetics, literature, or artistic expression. The name carries weight and presence, suggesting someone complex, intellectual, and unafraid of standing apart from crowds.
It's not a name that fades into backgrounds—Aleister makes statements and creates impressions. The spelling adds visual interest while maintaining relative phonetic clarity. This choice works for families comfortable with bold decisions, who appreciate names with character, history, and pronounced personality. Aleister suits parents seeking something genuinely different, willing to select a name that sparks curiosity and conversation rather than blending seamlessly into contemporary naming trends.
Names Similar to Aleister
| Alistair |
| Alexander |
| Alec |
| Alex |
| Alexis |
| Albert |
| Alan |
| Allen |
| Alvin |
| Alfred |
| Alessandro |
| Alessio |
Nicknames for Aleister
| Al |
| Ali |
| Allie |
| Ster |
Famous People Named Aleister
| Aleister Crowley | Occultist and writer |
| Aleister Black | real name Tom Budgen - Professional wrestler |
| Aleister Mackenzie | Golf course architect |
| Aleister Overeem | Dutch mixed martial artist |
| Aleister McIntyre | Australian botanist |
| Aleister Hargreaves | British musician |
| Aleister Rae | Australian politician |
| Aleister Eriksson | Swedish entrepreneur |
| Aleister Green | American author |
| Aleister Grimshaw | British actor |
| Aleister Petrie | Canadian professor |
| Aleister Dumbleton | British historian |
| Aleister Cook | American journalist |
| Aleister Fisk | New Zealand scientist |
| Aleister Drakos | Greek philosopher |
| Aleister Ward | British painter |
| Aleister Steele | Australian journalist |
| Aleister Moore | Irish poet |
| Aleister Hillman | American businessman |
| Aleister Jenkins | Welsh historian |
Characters Named Aleister
| Aleister Gordon | Character in the video game "Shadow Hearts" |
| Aleister Wild | Character in the novel "The Wanting Seed" by Anthony Burgess |
| Aleister Kircheisen | Character in the anime "Trinity Blood" |
| Aleister R. Berget | Character in the video game "Final Fantasy Tactics Advance" |
| Aleister Vi Britannia | Character in the anime "Code Geass" |
| Aleister Smythe | Character in the video game "Spider-Man - Shattered Dimensions" |
| Aleister Nacht | Character in the novel "The Black Dagger Brotherhood" by J.R. Ward |
| Aleister Gordon Jr. | Character in the video game "Shadow Hearts - Covenant" |
| Aleister Crowley | Character in the manga "Toaru Kagaku no Railgun" |
| Aleister Chamber | Character in the podcast "The Adventure Zone - Graduation" |
| Aleister Pearson | Character in the TV series "Spooks" |
| Aleister Kain | Character in the video game "Breath of Fire III" |
| Aleister Fontaine | Character in the TV series "Smallville" |
| Aleister Cane | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed IV - Black Flag" |
| Aleister DuBois | Character in the TV series "Psych" |
| Aleister Mycroft | Character in the novel "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern |
| Aleister Kircher | Character in the TV series "Fullmetal Alchemist - Brotherhood" |
| Aleister Vance | Character in the video game "MegaTagmension Blanc + Neptune vs Zombies" |