Allen vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Allen Rank #574

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Jared mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Jared boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.