Albert vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#607
Total SSA Count
467
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Albie, Bert

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Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#521
Total SSA Count
587
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jeff, Jeffy

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Popularity Comparison

Albert Rank #607
Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #607 for Albert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Albert ___

  • Albert James
  • Albert Edward
  • Albert Henry
  • Albert Louis
  • Albert Charles
  • Albert Frederick

Jeffrey ___

  • Jeffrey James
  • Jeffrey Michael
  • Jeffrey Robert
  • Jeffrey Alan
  • Jeffrey Scott
  • Jeffrey Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Albert

Violet Edith Florence Walter Arthur

If you choose Jeffrey

Brian Kevin Craig Karen Lisa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Albert and Jeffrey mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Albert and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.

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