Spike vs Alba

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spike

Boy #30,390 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Sharp point, nail"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,390
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Alba

Boy #30,874 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, sunrise"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Catalan Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,874
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Spike Rank #30,390
Alba Rank #30,874

Spike is more popular, ranked #30390 vs #30874 for Alba.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spike or Alba more popular?

Spike is more popular, ranked #30390 compared to Alba at #30874 in the United States.

What do Spike and Alba mean?

Spike means "Sharp point, nail" (Old Norse/Old English origin). Alba means "dawn, sunrise" (Latin origin).

Are Spike and Alba boy or girl names?

Spike is primarily a boy name. Alba is primarily a boy name.

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