Albert name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German, Celtic and Germanic
Usage: English, Tamil, German, French, Irish, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Slavic, Faroese, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Albert a-lbe-rt
Meaning: Noble Famous, Highborn, Bright, Honorable, All and Illustrious and Of Noble Lineage
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What does Albert mean?

Durable and Desirable Albert dominantly is used in Icelandic, Russian, Norwegian, German, Finnish, Irish, Polish, Dutch, English, Swedish, Faroese, Slavic, French, Danish and Tamil is a gender-neutral name, meaning of Albert is "Noble Famous, Highborn, Bright, Honorable, All and Illustrious or Of Noble Lineage" is rooted from Germanic, Old High German and Celtic.

Albert is version of Adalbert. Adalbert is form of Adalberaht in German language. Meaning of Adalbert is Of Noble Lineage and Nobly Famous is of Germanic, Old High German and German origin.

Albert is form of Adalbert [11] in German language. The name is celebrated on November 15.

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How do I pronounce Albert?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Albert is a-lbe-rt. al-bert is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Albert

Adalbert, Adalbrecht, Abert, Adalberaht, Adalberht, Alby, Albertjames

Names that rhyme with Albert

How popular is the name Albert?

Albert was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 490776 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 1910, 10156 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 14th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 254 years but still going strong on charts. Additionally, the name has been in the top 50 baby names a whooping 66 times Also, Albert is a popular name in England and Wales given to over 9437 babies in 23 years.

At present peaking at the charts, it ranked 55th when 1264 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 100 baby names 6 times Also, Albert was among the very popular names in France.

Since emerging in 1900 around 204147 babies have been given the given name. When at the peak of its usage in 1915, 6264 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 10th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 132 years. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 10 baby names 1 times Also, Albert was a popular name in Spain.

Over 1419 babies have been given the given name in 3 years. At the peak of its usage in 2002, the moniker grabbed the 82nd spot and 518 baby boys were given the name.

After 3 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 100 baby names 3 times

Albert was a common name in Denmark.

Over 2873 babies have been named Albert since 2002. When at its peak in 2017,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 15 years but it is still going strong.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 15 times Albert is a familiar baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 300 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 291 on boy names chart when 55 babies were given the name Albert. Over 216 babies in Netherlands have been named Albert.

Also, during its short run of just 2 years in Sweden, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 93 on boy names chart when 80 babies were given the name Albert.

There are over 159 babies that have been given the name Albert in Sweden.

Albert is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1964, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 101 on boy names chart when 35 babies were named Albert. There are over 673 babies that have been given the name Albert in Ireland.

Albert is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, although it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 400. Over 230 babies in Switzerland have been named Albert.

In Belgium, it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 500. There are over 263 babies that have been given the name Albert in Belgium.

Albert is a rare baby name in Sweden there is very thin chances of it still being given as it was last seen in 2001. Over 159 babies in Sweden have been named Albert.

However things change on global perspective, Albert is extremely popular in DR Congo where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Germany, Philippines and Russia. Also the baby name is popular in Ghana, England, Cameroon, South Africa, Canada, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Madagascar, Kenya, Indonesia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Burundi, Sierra Leone, Benin, Papua New Guinea, Malawi, Poland, Egypt, Austria, Jamaica, India, Venezuela, Armenia, Congo, Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Central African Republic, Israel, Chad, Hungary, Romania, Albania, Ethiopia, Brazil, Sudan, Liberia, Mozambique and Ivory Coast.

As per our estimate, over 2370000 people has been named Albert globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018452657
2017430714
2016474642
2015441691
2014437693
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Albert in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands31762236485238
Finland117393107100

Here's what numbers has to say about Albert

Others need you in their life, but you don't need anyone. When it comes to love, you can't stand a monogamous relationship. When it comes to business, plan your moves better. Poor planning leads to failure. You like to observe things and people. You believe life's to have fun. Number 6 as your soul urge no represents your caring nature. It's like you never get angry and anything can piss you off.

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Sibling Names for Albert

If you've chosen the name "Albert" for your little one, you might be looking for some inspiration when it comes to naming their siblings. Here's a list of names that complement Albert perfectly, ranging from classic and timeless to modern and unique.

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Famous people named Albert

  • Albert Alcibiades, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach from 1527 to 1553
  • Albert the Bear, first Margrave of Brandenburg
  • Albert Hadley, Albert Livingston Hadley Jr
  • Albert of Aix, historian of the First Crusade
  • Albert Barnes, American theologian, born in Rome, New York
  • Albert Von Tilzer, American songwriter
  • Albert Schultens, Dutch philologist
  • Albert Samain, French poet and writer of the Symbolist school
  • Albert Sorel, French historian
  • Albert Meyer, Swiss politician
  • Albert Schwegler, German philosopher and Protestant theologian
  • Albert Meltzer, English anarcho-communist activist and writer
  • Albert F. Sabo, American lawyer and judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
  • Albert Lortzing, German composer, actor and singer
  • Albert Sarraut, French Radical politician
  • Albert Hoffman, American painter and wood carver
  • Albert Coates, English conductor and composer
  • Albert Schäffle, German sociologist, political economist
  • Albert von Le Coq, German brewery owner and wine merchant
  • Albert Marth, German astronomer
  • Albert Christoph Dies, German painter, composer, and biographer
  • Albert Roussel, French composer
  • Albert I, Duke of Saxony, Duke of Saxony, Angria
  • Albert von Keller, German historical and genre painter
  • Albert Henry Vestal, Republican United States Representative from Indiana
  • Albert George Wilson, made with: R. Minkowski Å
  • Albert of Riga, third Bishop of Riga in Livonia
  • Albert Lothian, architect, first half of the 20th Century
  • Albert Prefontaine, politician in Manitoba, Canada
  • Albert Cohen, Greek-born Romaniote Jewish Swiss novelist
  • Albert Einstein, German-born theoretical physicist
  • Albert Camus, French philosopher, author, and journalist
  • Albert Schweitzer, Alsatian theologian, organist, writer
  • Albert of Brandenburg, was Elector and Archbishop of Mainz
  • Albert Brudzewski, Polish astronomer, mathematician
  • Albert A. Michelson, American physicist
  • Albert Ghiorso, American nuclear scientist and co-discoverer of a record 12 chemical elements on the periodic table
  • Albert Bandura, Canadian-American psychologist
  • Albert Szent-Györgyi, Hungarian biochemist
  • Albert Ellis, American psychologist
  • Albert Seibel, French physician and viticulturist
  • Albert Gregory Meyer, American prelate of the Catholic Church
  • Albert Howard, English botanist, an organic farming pioneer
  • Albert Ludwig Sigesmund Neisser, German physician
  • Albert Sacco, Albert Sacco Jr
  • Albert Victor Bäcklund, Swedish mathematician and physicist
  • Albert Scott Crossfield, American naval officer and test pilot
  • Albert of Saxony, German philosopher
  • Albert Sabin, Polish American medical researcher
  • Albert W. Tucker, Canadian mathematician
  • Albert Sidney Johnston, served as a general
  • Albert Speer, German architect who was, for most of World War II
  • Albert Spalding, American pitcher, manager, and executive
  • Albert Pike, American attorney, soldier, writer, and Freemason
  • Albert Brooks, American actor, comedian, writer, and director
  • Albert Frederick, Duke of Prussia, Duke of Prussia, from 1568 until his death
  • Albert III, Duke of Saxony, Duke of Saxony
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  • Albert I of Germany, Duke of Austria and Styria from 1282 and King of Germany
  • Albert II of Germany, KG was King of Hungary and Croatia
  • Albert Finney, retired English actor
  • Albert Abrams, American physician
  • Albert I of Belgium, reigned as the King of the Belgians
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