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Allen vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Liham Rank #6,616

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Liham more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Allen and Liham mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Allen and Liham boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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