What does the name Al mean?

The name Al means "Short for names beginning with Al".

What is the origin of the name Al?

Al is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 8 babies were named Al in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Al is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 8 ↘

All-Time Total: 16,246

Peak Year: 1959

Al is a short form of various names, such as Albert, Alexander, or Alfred. It has Germanic roots and means "noble" or "bright."

Boy names closely related to Al

Kenny Edwin Marlon Emir Maison Herman Ayan Darwin

Girl names closely related to Al

Doris Mildred Shirley Shanaya Yasmine Rena Anisha Jesenia

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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