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BoyLatin origin2 syllables

Alban

Meaning: “resident of Alba”

About the name Alban

Alban is a boy name with Latin roots, meaning “resident of Alba”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Alban ranked #10741 for boys in the US, with 6 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2012. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Alban were boys.

Etymology

From Latin, meaning “resident of Alba”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Alban”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#10741
In 2015
#5065
Babies in 2025
6

Popularity of Alban, 1940–2025

0613192519401960198020002020
BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.