Albert Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Albert Name at a Glance

Name	Albert
Meaning	Noble, bright. From the Old German name Adalbert. Famous bearers: Prince Albert was Queen Victoria's consort who gave enthusiastic support to the applications of science. Albert Einstein discovered the Theory of Relativity.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Albert Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Albert means “Noble, bright. From the Old German name Adalbert. Famous bearers: Prince Albert was Queen Victoria's consort who gave enthusiastic support to the applications of science. Albert Einstein discovered the Theory of Relativity”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Albert Name Origin

Our database records Albert under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Albert a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Albert is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Albert

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