Albert
- Meaning
- Noble, bright
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- AL-bert
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What does Albert mean?
Albert means “noble, bright”.
Albert is a Germanic name whose meaning combines nobility and brightness. Alberto is a related form used in several Romance languages.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Albert yet.
How popular is Albert?
United States · 2025Explore how often Albert is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #614 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Albert
- 461 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 1.7% Fewer than 2024
Albert over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #614 | 461 |
| 2024 | Boys | #607 | 469 |
| 2023 | Boys | #587 | 487 |
| 2022 | Boys | #613 | 456 |
| 2021 | Boys | #563 | 504 |
| 2020 | Boys | #523 | 547 |
| 2019 | Boys | #472 | 622 |
| 2018 | Boys | #453 | 660 |
| 2017 | Boys | #432 | 718 |
| 2016 | Boys | #476 | 644 |
| 2015 | Boys | #441 | 695 |
| 2014 | Boys | #434 | 697 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Albert
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Alberto
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Noble, bright
Shares the recorded meaning “noble, bright” with Albert.
Oliver
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Elf army; ancestor's relic; olive tree
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Waylon
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Uncertain; proposed connections include craft or land by the road
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Roland
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Famous throughout the land
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Alaric
Mostly boys- Meaning
- All-powerful ruler
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Ansel
Mostly boys- Meaning
- With divine protection
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