Meaning: From Alba
The story
Alban comes from the Roman name Albanus, referring to places called Alba. Their name is linked to Latin albus, white. Saint Alban helped carry the name into British Christian tradition.
Nicknames
- Al
- Albie
Spellings & variants
- Albano
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
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Origins
Alban comes from Latin.
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