Alban
Alban: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alban
Root meaning: “resident of Alba”
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Albānus (“resident of Alba”) (a mountain region and an ancient city of Latium).
How popular is Alban?
Since 1880, 1,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Alban. Its highest rank for boys was #1602 in 1915. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Alban FAQ
What does the name Alban mean?
Alban traces back to a root meaning "resident of Alba". A male given name from Latin. From Latin Albānus (“resident of Alba”) (a mountain region and an ancient city of Latium).
What is the origin of the name Alban?
Alban is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Alban?
Since 1880, 1,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Alban. Its highest rank for boys was #1602 in 1915. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alban a boy or girl name?
Alban is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.