Alban vs Oliver

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

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Popularity Comparison

Alban Rank #6,993
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alban

Hugh Celia Edmund Matilda

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alban or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alban at #6993 in the United States.

What do Alban and Oliver mean?

Alban means "from Alba (the white city)" (Latin origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Alban and Oliver boy or girl names?

Alban is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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