Albert vs Uriel

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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Uriel

Boy #462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flame of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#462
Total SSA Count
670
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Albert Rank #607
Uriel Rank #462

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 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

Uriel ___

  • Uriel David
  • Uriel James
  • Uriel Miguel
  • Uriel Alexander
  • Uriel Emmanuel
  • Uriel Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Albert

Violet Edith Florence Walter Arthur

If you choose Uriel

Gabriel Raphael Elijah Ariel Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albert or Uriel more popular?

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Albert and Uriel mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Uriel means "flame of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Albert and Uriel boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Uriel is primarily a boy name.

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