Home βΊ Baby Names Directory βΊ Alby
Alby
Pronounced AL-bee /ΛΓ¦l.bi/High
Meaning: Alby is a short form of Albert (Germanic adal + beraht, 'noble' and 'bright') or of Alban. Alby is also an English village and surname of Norse-influenced origin, and the spelling is a familiar nickname-name in Britain, Ireland and Australia.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Alby is a short form of Albert - from the Germanic adal, 'noble', and beraht, 'bright' - and can also stand for Alban. It doubles as an English village name in Norfolk and a surname. In Britain, Ireland and Australia, Alby (or Albie) has long worked as a warm, standalone nickname-name; in the U.S. it is rare and newly emerging (said 'AL-bee').
It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, familiar in Britain and Australia.
Variations
Nicknames
Famous Bearers
- Famous bearers coming soon.
If you like Albyβ¦
Explore names like Alby
Frequently Asked
What does the name Alby mean?
Alby is a short form of Albert, from the Germanic for 'noble' and 'bright'. It is also an English place and surname.
How do you pronounce Alby?
It's said AL-bee /ΛΓ¦l.bi/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Alby a boy or girl name?
Alby is a boy's name.
How popular is Alby?
Alby is very rare and newly emerging for boys in the U.S., though it is more familiar in Britain and Australia.