Alan vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

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Alan Rank #167

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Samuel mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alan and Samuel boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.