Allen vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Allen Rank #574

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Alan mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Allen and Alan boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.