Allen vs Amos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Allen Rank #574

Amos Rank #699

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #699 for Amos.

Is Allen or Amos more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Allen and Amos mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Amos boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.