Jared vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Jared Rank #394

Allen Rank #574

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Jared or Allen more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Jared and Allen mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Jared and Allen boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.