Roger vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

English French German American

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Roger Rank #750

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Roger or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Allen mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Roger and Allen boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.