Al

Al is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Al at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/æl/

About the name Al

Al belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Al first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #285 in 1910, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 17,068 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Al in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#285 in 1910
Peak year
1959
Babies named Al in 2024
8
Total since 1880
17,068

Al in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1096 in 2000
Babies named Al in 2025
19
Total since 1996
279

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Al mean?

The meaning of Al is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Al a boy or girl name?

Al is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Al?

Al comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Al?

Al first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #285 in 1910, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Al?

Al is pronounced /æl/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.