Back to Baby Names

Allan vs Case

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Case

Boy #723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"maker of cases or boxes"

Origin: Old French casse/Latin capsa

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#723
Total SSA Count
362
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Allan Rank #854
Case Rank #723

Case is more popular, ranked #723 vs #854 for Allan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allan or Case more popular?

Case is more popular, ranked #723 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Allan and Case mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Case means "maker of cases or boxes" (Old French casse/Latin capsa origin).

Are Allan and Case boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Case is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons