Allen vs Albert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Allen Rank #574

Albert Rank #607

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #607 for Albert.

Is Allen or Albert more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Allen and Albert mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Allen and Albert boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.