Ridge vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ridge

Boy #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Ridge Rank #529

Allen Rank #574

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Ridge or Allen more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Ridge and Allen mean?

Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Ridge and Allen boy or girl names?

Ridge is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.