Alba vs Gratian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alba

Girl #1,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, bright, dawn"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Scottish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,173
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Albi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alba Rank #1,173
Gratian Rank #31,054

Alba is more popular, ranked #1173 vs #31054 for Gratian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alba ___

  • Alba Rose
  • Alba Sofia
  • Alba Elena
  • Alba Lucia
  • Alba Grace
  • Alba Valentina

Gratian ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alba

Luna Valentina Sofia Marco Elena

If you choose Gratian

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alba or Gratian more popular?

Alba is more popular, ranked #1173 compared to Gratian at #31054 in the United States.

What do Alba and Gratian mean?

Alba means "white, bright, dawn" (Latin origin).

Are Alba and Gratian boy or girl names?

Alba is primarily a girl name. Gratian is primarily a boy name.

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