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Albert is a masculine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Germanic name Adalbert meaning ‘noble and bright’, composed of the elements adal ‘noble’ and beraht ‘bright’. This name was common among medieval German royalty." It ranked #614 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Germanic name Adalbert meaning ‘noble and bright’, composed of the elements adal ‘noble’ and beraht ‘bright’. This name was common among medieval German royalty. The entry lists its usage as English, German, French, Catalan and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Albert ranked #614 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #614 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Albert mean?
Albert means "noble and bright", according to Behind the Name.
Is Albert a popular name?
Albert ranked #614 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Albert a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Albert appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Albert — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
