Allan vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Allan Rank #854

Dane Rank #882

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Allan or Dane more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Allan and Dane mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Allan and Dane boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.