Al
Al: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ĂŚl/
Meaning and origin of Al
- A diminutive of the male given names Alan, Albert, Alexander, Alfred, and other male or female names beginning with Al- , from the Celtic languages, the Germanic languages, Ancient Greek, or Old English.
How popular is Al?
Since 1880, 255 girls and 17,079 boys in the U.S. have been named Al (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2541 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #285 in 1910. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Al
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Al FAQ
What does the name Al mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Alan, Albert, Alexander, Alfred, and other male or female names beginning with Al- , from the Celtic languages, the Germanic languages, Ancient Greek, or Old English.
How popular is the name Al?
Since 1880, 255 girls and 17,079 boys in the U.S. have been named Al (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2541 in 1933. Its highest rank for boys was #285 in 1910. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Al a boy or girl name?
Al is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 255 girls and 17,079 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.