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Albion

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-bee-un /ˈal.bi.ən/Medium

Meaning: Albion is the oldest recorded name for the island of Britain, likely from Latin albus ('white'), a nod to the white cliffs of Dover, though a Celtic root is also proposed. As a given name it carries poetic, place-name resonance, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A poetic place-name: Albion is the ancient name for Britain, likely 'white' (said 'AL-bee-un').
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Origin LowLatin, Celtic
MeaningAlbion is the oldest recorded name for the island of Britain, likely from Latin albus ('white'), a nod to the white cliffs of Dover, though a Celtic root is also proposed. As a given name it carries poetic, place-name resonance, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#8273 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 724

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Albion is the ancient, poetic name for the island of Britain, most likely from Latin albus ('white'), evoking the white cliffs of Dover; a Celtic origin is also proposed. As a given name it is rare and literary, which we note (said 'AL-bee-un').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, poetic, and place-rooted.

Did you know? Albion is the oldest known name for Britain — likely from Latin albus, 'white,' for the chalk cliffs of Dover; a poetic pick, which we note (said 'AL-bee-un').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Albion — Ancient poetic name for Britain; Latin albus 'white'; debated

Variations

AlbinAlban

Nicknames

AlBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Albion mean?

Albion is the ancient name for Britain, likely from Latin albus ('white') for the white cliffs; a Celtic root is also proposed.

How do you pronounce Albion?

It's said AL-bee-un /ˈal.bi.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Albion a boy or girl name?

Albion is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Albion?

Albion is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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