Albert

Meaning of Albert

The name Albert means 'noble and bright' or 'noble and famous'. It suggests someone with a distinguished character and a shining reputation.

Albert has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Albert

Albert has held fairly steady, sitting around #614 in 2025 after peaking at #280 in 2001.

Notable people named Albert

• Albert Einstein
  Theoretical physicist, Nobel Prize winner
• Prince Albert
  Consort of Queen Victoria
• Albert Pujols
  Hall of Fame baseball player
• Albert Camus
  French philosopher, Nobel laureate
• Albert Finney
  Acclaimed English stage and film actor

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Questions about the name Albert

What does the name Albert mean?

Albert means the name albert means 'noble and bright' or 'noble and famous'. it suggests someone with a distinguished character and a shining reputation, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Albert a boy's or a girl's name?

Albert is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Albert?

In 2025, Albert ranked #614 for boys, down from #608 the year before.

When was Albert most popular?

Albert peaked at #280 in 2001.