Byron vs Allan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Byron Rank #884

Allan Rank #854

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Byron or Allan more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Allan mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Byron and Allan boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.