Alban vs Dirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alban

Boy #6,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Alba (the white city)"

Origin: Latin

English German Albanian French

✓ All Clear

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Alban Rank #6,993

Dirk Rank #7,133

Alban is more popular, ranked #6993 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Is Alban or Dirk more popular?

Alban is more popular, ranked #6993 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Alban and Dirk mean?

Alban means "from Alba (the white city)" (Latin origin). Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Alban and Dirk boy or girl names?

Alban is primarily a boy name. Dirk is primarily a boy name.