Alberto

Alberto is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “noble and bright.” In 2024 it was given to 340 boys in the United States.

Alberto at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese · Italian
Meaning
“noble and bright”

About the name Alberto

Alberto belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “noble and bright” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Alberto first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #218 in 1991, and in 2024 340 babies received the name — 62,507 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alberto in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#218 in 1991
Peak year
1991
Babies named Alberto in 2024
340
Total since 1880
62,507

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alberto mean?

Alberto means “noble and bright” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Alberto a boy or girl name?

Alberto is a boy name. In 2024, 340 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alberto?

Alberto comes from the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Alberto?

Alberto first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #218 in 1991, and 340 babies were given the name in 2024.

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