Zen vs Allan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Zen Rank #959

Allan Rank #854

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Zen or Allan more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Zen and Allan mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Zen and Allan boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.