Allen vs Dilan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

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Allen Rank #574

Dilan Rank #661

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #661 for Dilan.

Is Allen or Dilan more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Dilan at #661 in the United States.

What do Allen and Dilan mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin).

Are Allen and Dilan boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Dilan is primarily a boy name.