Defender of the people
Aleister is a distinctive spelling variant of Alistair, which is the Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander. It carries the same noble meaning of protection and strength, though this specific spelling is often associated with 20th-century occultism.
About 42 boys were named Aleister in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English occultist, philosopher, and ceremonial magician
Professional wrestler known for his dark persona
A character in the fantasy series · The Chronicles of Prydain