Alan vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Alan Rank #167

Simon Rank #251

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Alan or Simon more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Alan and Simon mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alan and Simon boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.