Allen vs Evander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Allen Rank #574

Evander Rank #773

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #773 for Evander.

Is Allen or Evander more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Evander at #773 in the United States.

What do Allen and Evander mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Allen and Evander boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.