Alban vs Noah

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

Popularity Comparison

Alban Rank #6,993
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6993 for Alban.

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alban

Hugh Celia Edmund Matilda

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alban or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Alban at #6993 in the United States.

What do Alban and Noah mean?

Alban means "from Alba (the white city)" (Latin origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alban and Noah boy or girl names?

Alban is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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