Jeffrey vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Allen Rank #574

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Jeffrey or Allen more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Allen mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Jeffrey and Allen boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.