Alan vs Maratha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish French Breton

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#167
Total SSA Count
2,183
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alan Rank #167
Maratha Rank #68,085

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #68085 for Maratha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alan ___

  • Alan James
  • Alan Robert
  • Alan Edward
  • Alan Thomas
  • Alan William
  • Alan Christopher

Maratha ___

  • Maratha Devi
  • Maratha Rani
  • Maratha Priya
  • Maratha Laxmi
  • Maratha Ananya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alan

Brian Kevin Margaret Patricia Mark

If you choose Maratha

Meera Ananya Preethi Kavya Gita

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alan or Maratha more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Maratha at #68085 in the United States.

What do Alan and Maratha mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Maratha means "Great nation; of the Maratha people" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Alan and Maratha boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Maratha is primarily a girl name.

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