Allen vs Prince

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-American

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Allen Rank #574

Prince Rank #404

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Prince more popular?

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Prince mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Allen and Prince boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.