Al

Q: Is Al a boy or girl name?

Al is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12425, and as a girl name it ranks #17190.

Q: How popular is the name Al?

Al is ranked #12425 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ AL ]

Boy Name #12,425 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Al is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AL.

Parents who love the name Al often also consider Clanton, Crowley, Esquire .

Popularity Over Time

#12,425

Current Rank

Peaked 1956 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,425
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Alexander #27 Alan #167 Alejandro #185 Alex #205 Ali #324 Alijah #431 Alexis #485 Alonzo #514

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Al Cole

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Al Dylan

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Al Chase

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Al Dean

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Al Ace

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Al Asher

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Al Carter

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Al David

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Al Aiden

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Al Ethan

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow

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Also a Girl Name

Al is also used as a girl name, ranked #17190.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al

Is Al a boy or girl name?

Al is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12425. As a girl name, it is ranked #17190. Al is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Al?

Al is pronounced AL.

How popular is the name Al?

Al is currently ranked #12425 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Al a common or rare name?

Al is an uncommon name, ranked #12425 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Al

Al is a boy name .

Is Al a boy or girl name? Al is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,425 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #17,190. Al is more commonly used as a boy name.

Al is currently ranked #12,425 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Al include Alexander, Alan, Alejandro, Alex, Ali . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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