White or from Alba
Derived from the Roman cognomen Albanus, which originally indicated someone from the city of Alba Longa. The name is famously associated with Saint Alban, the first recorded British Christian martyr, and is linked to the Latin word 'albus' meaning white.
Less common today
Alban isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,190 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First British Christian martyr
Austrian composer of the Second Viennese School
Character in the video game series Mabinogi · Mabinogi
French professional football goalkeeper
