Allen vs Allan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Allen Rank #574

Allan Rank #854

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Allen or Allan more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Allen and Allan mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Allen and Allan boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.