Allen vs Lochlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Australian New Zealand

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Allen Rank #574

Lochlan Rank #774

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #774 for Lochlan.

Is Allen or Lochlan more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Lochlan at #774 in the United States.

What do Allen and Lochlan mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Allen and Lochlan boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Lochlan is primarily a boy name.