John vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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John Rank #21

Alan Rank #167

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #167 for Alan.

Is John or Alan more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do John and Alan mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are John and Alan boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.