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At a Glance: Name: Albert – Meaning: noble and bright/famous – Origin: Germanic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AL-bert
Albert is a Germanic boy's name meaning noble and bright/famous, pronounced AL-bert. It carries a bold, vintage feel and fits parents drawn to classic names with real weight behind them.
Meaning & Origin of Albert
Meaning: Noble and bright/famous.
Origin: Germanic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Albert
Phonetic: AL-bert IPA: /ˈælbərt/
Popularity of Albert
Albert peaked in popularity in 1910, when it ranked #14 with 2,183 babies given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #606, with 467 babies — still in use, but far from its early-1900s heyday.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Albert mean?
Noble and bright/famous. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Albert)
How do you pronounce Albert?
Albert is pronounced AL-bert (IPA: /ˈælbərt/).
Is Albert a popular name right now?
Albert peaked at #14 in 1910 and is ranked #606 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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