Dirk vs Alban

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dirk

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Boy #6,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Alba (the white city)"

Origin: Latin

English German Albanian French

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Dirk Rank #7,133

Alban Rank #6,993

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

Is Dirk or Alban more popular?

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

What do Dirk and Alban mean?

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

Are Dirk and Alban boy or girl names?

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