Alan vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Alan Rank #167

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Joshua mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alan and Joshua boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.