Alan vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

English Hebrew American Spanish

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Alan Rank #167

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Jonathan mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Alan and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.