Alban
Meaning of Alban
Alban is a male name with origins in both French and English. In French, it is pronounced as ahl-BAHN (/al.bɑ̃/), while in English, it is pronounced as AL-buhn (/ˈæl.bən/). The name also has variations in Albanian.
When looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the name Alban has been consistently used over the years. Although its popularity has varied, with occurrences ranging from as low as 5 to as high as 25 in a given year, it has maintained a relatively moderate rank. In recent years, it has ranked around 5000-10000 among all baby names.
The name Alban carries several associations and meanings. It is derived from the Latin name "Albanus," which means "white" or "from Alba." It was originally used to refer to someone from Alba Longa, an ancient city in Italy. The name is also associated with Saint Alban, who was the first British Christian martyr. Saint Alban's Day is celebrated on June 22nd every year.
With its unique sound and historical significance, Alban is an intriguing choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ahl-BAHN (/al.bɑ̃/)
English
- Pronunced as AL-buhn (/ˈæl.bən/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Alban
| Alban Berg - Alban Maria Johannes Berg was an influential Austrian composer known for blending Romantic lyricism with the twelve-tone technique, leaving a lasting impact on 20th-century music. |
| Alban Roe was an English Benedictine priest and one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. |
| Alban Butler was an English Roman Catholic priest and hagiographer. |
| Alban Préaubert is a French former competitive figure skater known for winning six ISU Grand Prix medals and five French national bronze medals. |
| Alban Ceray is a Monegasque pornographic actor with a career spanning over 30 years, from the Golden Age of French porn in the 1970s to the Internet era in the early 2000s. |
| Alban Jasper Conant was a renowned painter famous for creating the first portrait of Abraham Lincoln. |
| Alban Joseph Riley, an Australian politician, served as mayor of the City of Sydney and as a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. |
| Alban Arnold - Alban Charles Phidias Arnold was an English first-class cricketer and British Army officer. |
| Alban Maginness is a former Irish SDLP politician and MLA for Belfast North from 1998 to 2016. |
| Alban Ajdini is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Swiss Super League club Stade Lausanne Ouchy and represents the Kosovo national team. |
| Alban Shabani is a Kosovan professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder for Feronikeli, currently on loan from Llapi. |
| Alban Godwin Gordon was a British political activist. |
| Alban Lakata is an Austrian cyclist known for his success in marathon mountain biking, including multiple world championship wins and victories in the Leadville 100 race. |
| Alban Faust is a German-born luthier and traditional Swedish musician, honored as a Swedish Riksspelman in 2009, who now resides in Dalsland, Mellerud, Sweden. |
| Alban Bizhyti is an Albanian professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder at Shkumbini Peqin in the Albanian Second Division. |
