Allen vs Garrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Allen Rank #574

Garrett Rank #563

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Garrett more popular?

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Garrett mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Allen and Garrett boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.