Boy Name · Latin Origin
Alban
Alban is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Latin origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Alban? It is a boy name, rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Albin.
Alban meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Alban has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Alban to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Alban as A·L·B·A·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Alban is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Alban variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Albana, Albane, Albany, Alba.
- Nicknames: Alb and A.
- Middle names: Pair Alban with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Alban middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Albin, Albino, Alvin, Alven, Albina — full picks on the sibling names for Alban guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Alban? Browse our names like Alban guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Alban
What does the name Alban mean?
Alban has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Alban?
Alban originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Alban?
Alban has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Alban a boy's or girl's name?
Alban is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Alban in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Alban sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Alban?
Names that share Alban's sound and style include Albin, Albino, Alvin, Alven, Albina.
What middle names pair well with Alban?
Good middle-name fits for Alban pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Alban is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Alban is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Alban?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alban share its rhythm without rhyming — Albin, Albino, Alvin all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.