Alan vs Jace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Alan Rank #167

Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Jace mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Alan and Jace boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.