Allen vs Danny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Allen Rank #574

Danny Rank #642

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #642 for Danny.

Is Allen or Danny more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Allen and Danny mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Allen and Danny boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.