Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: From the city of Alba, From Alba, A City on a White Hill
Pronunciation: AL-buhn, /ˈælbən/, AA L B AH N
Popularity Rank: #4,947
Derived from the Latin name Albanus, meaning 'from Alba'. It was originally a Roman cognomen for someone from the city of Alba Longa.
The name Alban is of Latin origin and means From the city of Alba, From Alba, A City on a White Hill, Man from City Alba. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alban is commonly found in France, Italy, Albania, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AL-buhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈælbən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA L B AH N
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Alban is recorded 11,852 times globally, ranking it as the 4,947th most common name worldwide.
Alban is most prevalent in France, with 5,845 occurrences, making it the 541th most popular name in the country.
In Albania, the name Alban is found among 1 in every 46 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #541 | 1 : 223 |
| Italy | #1,445 | 1 : 764 |
| Albania | #14 | 1 : 46 |
| Slovenia | #37 | 1 : 57 |
| Switzerland | #623 | 1 : 448 |
| Germany | #2,161 | 1 : 1,522 |
| Belgium | #1,831 | 1 : 1,343 |
| United States of America | #10,389 | 1 : 9,325 |
| United Kingdom | #4,215 | 1 : 3,322 |
| Costa Rica | #1,567 | 1 : 1,303 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alban from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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