Alan vs Atticus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

English American classical

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Alan Rank #167

Atticus Rank #277

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #277 for Atticus.

Is Alan or Atticus more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Alan and Atticus mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Alan and Atticus boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.