Allen vs Case

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"maker of cases or boxes"

Origin: Old French casse/Latin capsa

American English

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Allen Rank #574

Case Rank #723

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #723 for Case.

Is Allen or Case more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Case at #723 in the United States.

What do Allen and Case mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Case means "maker of cases or boxes" (Old French casse/Latin capsa origin).

Are Allen and Case boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Case is primarily a boy name.