Albert

Albert: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “noble and bright”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: AL-bert · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

From the Germanic name Adalbert, composed of elements meaning 'noble' and 'bright'. Brought into wider use in medieval Europe by saints and rulers.

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How popular is Albert?

2024140 per million US babies

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Babies named Albert in 2024467

2024 rank#606 boys

Peak year1880

Total US babies since 1880493,950

Albert is steady now but far below its 1880 peak.

Names like Albert

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Albertonoble and bright · Germanic
Albertanoble and bright · Germanic
Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic
Milessoldier or merciful · Germanic
Robertbright fame · Germanic
Milogracious; dear · Germanic

Albert questions

What does the name Albert mean?

Albert means "noble and bright". It comes from Germanic. From the Germanic name Adalbert, composed of elements meaning 'noble' and 'bright'. Brought into wider use in medieval Europe by saints and rulers.

Is Albert a boy or girl name?

Albert is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Albert?

467 US babies were named Albert in 2024. Its peak year was 1880.

How do you pronounce Albert?

Albert is usually pronounced AL-bert.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.