Alan vs Jeremiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Hebrew English Christian African American

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Alan Rank #167

Jeremiah Rank #93

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Jeremiah more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Jeremiah mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin).

Are Alan and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.