Alan vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Alan Rank #167

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and John mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alan and John boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.