US Popularity:15606
Origin:Celtic
Other Origin(s):British, German
Meaning:Harmony
Al is a gender-neutral name with Celtic origins. Today, it's found in all sorts of Western cultures, from Germany to the UK, with parents drawn to its meaning of "harmony." As a nickname for the Old English names Albert and Alberta, Al can mean "noble" and "bright," so it's ideal for encouraging baby to set a good example for the people around him. Al can also be a diminutive of the German name Alaric, which means "all-powerful ruler." Whether you use Al as a given name or a nickname, the sky is the limit when it comes to baby's potential.

Famous People Named Al

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Al Gore
    United States Vice President
  • Al Pacino
    Actor
  • Al Sharpton
    Civil Rights Activist
  • Al Unser Jr.
    Racecar Driver

Al Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Al is currently #3726 on The Bump
Boy:Al is currently #2502 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Al is currently #2064 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Al is currently #15606 in U.S. births
Boy:Al is currently #16378 in U.S. births
Girl:Al is currently #11406 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1980
Gender:
Girl
#11410
in 1980
+ 767
from 1975
In comparison to the previous year's data
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