Alban vs Caelus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alban

Boy #6,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Alba (the white city)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Albanian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,993
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Caelus

Boy #7,179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, heaven"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,179
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cael, Sky, Cal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alban Rank #6,993
Caelus Rank #7,179

Alban is more popular, ranked #6993 vs #7179 for Caelus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alban ___

  • Alban James
  • Alban Edward
  • Alban Michael
  • Alban Thomas
  • Alban John

Caelus ___

  • Caelus James
  • Caelus Orion
  • Caelus River
  • Caelus Aurelius
  • Caelus Jace
  • Caelus Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alban

Hugh Celia Edmund Matilda

If you choose Caelus

Orion Luna Ceres Atlas Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alban or Caelus more popular?

Alban is more popular, ranked #6993 compared to Caelus at #7179 in the United States.

What do Alban and Caelus mean?

Alban means "from Alba (the white city)" (Latin origin). Caelus means "sky, heaven" (Latin origin).

Are Alban and Caelus boy or girl names?

Alban is primarily a boy name. Caelus is primarily a boy name.

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