Johnny vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Johnny Rank #458

Allen Rank #574

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Johnny or Allen more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Allen mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Johnny and Allen boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.