Allen vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Allen Rank #574

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Johnny mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Johnny boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.