Allen vs Royal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

American English African-American

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Allen Rank #574

Royal Rank #428

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Royal more popular?

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Royal mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Allen and Royal boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.