Allan vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Allan Rank #854

Grey Rank #878

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Allan or Grey more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Allan and Grey mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Allan and Grey boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.