Albert

Quick answerAlbert is a male given name of Germanic origin. From the Germanic Adalbert, meaning 'noble and bright'. In the United States, it ranked number 606 for baby boys in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. It is given to boys in the United States. A famous bearer is Albert Einstein.

Key facts

Meaning	From the Germanic Adalbert, meaning 'noble and bright'.
Origin	Germanic
Gender	Male (boys)
Popularity (US)	#606 for baby boys in 2024 (U.S. Social Security Administration)
Famous bearer	Albert Einstein

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1. What does Albert mean?

Variant of Amalia, from the Germanic element amal meaning 'work'. Latinized form of the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defending men'. From the Germanic Adalbert, meaning 'noble and bright'. Variant of Eve, from the Hebrew for 'to live'.

2. What language is Albert from?

Germanic French Greek English

3. What was Albert's U.S. popularity rank in 2024?

#606 #27 #9 #3

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Sources & last updated

• U.S. Social Security Administration — most popular baby names for 2024
• Behind the Name — meaning and origin

Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. See the names index for the full source notes.