Allen vs Johnathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Allen Rank #574

Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Johnathan mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.