Allen vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Allen Rank #574

Dorian Rank #539

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Dorian more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Dorian mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Allen and Dorian boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.