US Popularity:11875
Origin:Celtic
Other Origin(s):British, German
Meaning:Harmony; Noble; Bright; All-powerful ruler
Al is a gender-neutral name with Celtic, English, and German roots. Today, it's found in all sorts of Western cultures, from Germany to the UK, with parents drawn to its meaning of "harmony," from the Celtic Alun. 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

How Popular Is The Name Al?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Al is currently #3275 on The Bump
Boy:Al is currently #1842 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Al is currently #2201 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Al is currently #11875 in U.S. births
Boy:Al is currently #5652 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

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