Allen vs Denver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

American English

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Allen Rank #574

Denver Rank #487

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Denver more popular?

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Denver mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin).

Are Allen and Denver boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Denver is primarily a boy name.