Al Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Al Name at a Glance

Name	Al
Meaning	Diminutive of Alistair: A Scottish Gaelic variant of Alexander from the Greek meaning defender of man.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Al Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Al means “Diminutive of Alistair: A Scottish Gaelic variant of Alexander from the Greek meaning defender of man”. 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.

Al Name Origin

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

Is Al a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Al

When considering Al for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.