Albert
Albert: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈælb.ət/ · /ˈæl.bɚt/
Meaning and origin of Albert
Root meaning: “noble”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Old English Æþelbeorht, from Proto-West Germanic *Aþalaberht, a compound of *aþalaz (“noble”) + *berhtaz (“bright, famous”), or from Old French Albert, from Latin Albertus, itself from the Germanic name. Regardless of the exact route, it is a doublet of Ethelbert. It became popular in 19th-century England due to Queen Victoria’s consort, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
How popular is Albert?
Since 1880, 2,559 girls and 491,861 boys in the U.S. have been named Albert (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #582 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 1910. In 2025 it ranked #614 for boys, with 461 babies given the name.
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Albert FAQ
What does the name Albert mean?
Albert traces back to a root meaning "noble". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Old English Æþelbeorht, from Proto-West Germanic *Aþalaberht, a compound of *aþalaz (“noble”) + *berhtaz (“bright, famous”), or from Old French Albert, from Latin Albertus, itself from the Germanic name. Regardless of the exact route, it is a doublet of Ethelbert. It became popular in 19th-century England due to Queen Victoria’s consort, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.
What is the origin of the name Albert?
Albert is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Albert?
Since 1880, 2,559 girls and 491,861 boys in the U.S. have been named Albert (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #582 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 1910. In 2025 it ranked #614 for boys, with 461 babies given the name.
Is Albert a boy or girl name?
Albert is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,559 girls and 491,861 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.