Alban Meaning

What does Alban mean?

The name Alban is of Latin origin.

The meaning of Alban is "from Alba".

Alban is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Al-ban.

The Given Name Alban

Alban is derived from the Latin name Albanus. Albanus which meant "from Alba" was the name of numerous places in the Roman Empire. The name Albanus itself was derived from the Latin word albus meaning white, fair.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Alban Bartholomew Roe, Alban Berg, and Alban of Britain.

Alban Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 6,317 in baby name popularity for boys with 13 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 8,146 in baby name popularity for boys with 9 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

The trend's your friend. See how Alban has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Alban Name Popularity Page.

Alban Related Names

Alban is a form of Albanus.

Variants of the name Alban include Albain.

The names Albana, Albany, Albin, Aubin are all forms of Alban.

Famous Albans

Alban Bartholomew Roe ~ Saint
Alban Berg ~ Musician
Alban of Britain ~ Saint
Alban of Mainz ~ Saint

Alban Numerology

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Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Alban.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

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Alban Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Alban in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Alban.

Just for fun, see the name Alban in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Alban in Nautical Flags page.