Alan vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek

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Alan Rank #167

Orion Rank #326

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Alan or Orion more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Alan and Orion mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Alan and Orion boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.