What origin is the name Alby?

Alby comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Alby a popular name?

Alby is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Alby does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Alby?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Alby — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Alby

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alby

Alby

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Alby is an irish boy's name meaning "This Irish masculine name refers to an early saint. It is traditionally linked to the town of Cashel and the name Ailbe.".

Parents who choose Alby pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "This Irish masculine name refers to an early saint. It is traditionally linked to the town of Cashel and the name Ailbe.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Irish masculine name refers to an early saint. It is traditionally linked to the town of Cashel and the name Ailbe.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Alby

Very rare in US records

What does Alby mean?

Alby is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish masculine name refers to an early saint. It is traditionally linked to the town of Cashel and the name Ailbe.".

Is Alby a rare name?

Yes. Alby does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Alby

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Alby means "This Irish masculine name refers to an early saint. It is traditionally linked to the town of Cashel and the name Ailbe." — these names share that spirit.