Allen vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Allen Rank #574

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Jeffrey mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Allen and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.