Noble, bright, or rock
Al is a diminutive form of several names, most commonly Albert, Alan, or Alfred. It carries various meanings depending on its root, ranging from 'noble' and 'bright' to 'rock' or 'harmony'. While historically popular as a nickname, it is now rarely used as a standalone given name.
Less common today
Al isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,210 in 1992.
Academy Award-winning actor
45th Vice President of the United States
Infamous American gangster
Soul singer and songwriter
Protagonist of the sitcom Married... with Children · Married... with Children
Weather anchor and television personality
Civil rights activist and Baptist minister
Parody musician known as 'Weird Al'
Major League Baseball Hall of Famer
Historical figure and character in Deadwood · Deadwood
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
