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Alastor

♂ Boy

Pronounced al-AS-tohr /æl.ˈæs.toʊr/Medium

Meaning: AvengerMedium

In 30 seconds: Alastor is a boy's name from Greek mythology meaning 'avenger'.
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Origin MediumGreek Mythology
MeaningAvenger
U.S. rank (2024)#1900 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births83 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 339

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420112024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

In Greek mythology Alastor is the personified spirit of family blood feuds and vengeance, and the name means 'avenger' or 'one who does not forget'. That dark, mythic weight is the whole story of the name — it names a daimon of retribution rather than a hero. Parents drawn to it are usually drawn to that ancient, brooding sense.

The long three-syllable shape and the trailing -or give it a stormy, classical sound that matches its meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Alastor is 'avenger', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Alastor — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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  • ★Alastor (mythological)
    In Greek mythology, the personified spirit (daimon) of family blood feuds and vengeance, whose name means avenger or one who does not forget.

If you like Alastor…

Hector— Another Greek name with a strong -or ending and an epic feel.
Nestor— A name from Greek legend with the same trailing -tor.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Alastor mean?

Alastor is usually explained as meaning 'avenger' and is most often linked with Greek Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Alastor?

It's commonly said al-AS-tohr /æl.ˈæs.toʊr/.

Is Alastor a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Alastor is used as a boy name.

How popular is Alastor?

In 2024, Alastor ranked #1900 in the U.S. for boys, with 83 births recorded.