Alayssa vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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Popularity Comparison

Alayssa Rank #9,770
Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #9770 for Alayssa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alayssa ___

No pairings available yet.

Allen ___

  • Allen James
  • Allen Michael
  • Allen Robert
  • Allen Thomas
  • Allen Lee
  • Allen Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alayssa

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If you choose Allen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alayssa or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Alayssa at #9770 in the United States.

What do Alayssa and Allen mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Alayssa and Allen boy or girl names?

Alayssa is primarily a girl name. Allen is primarily a boy name.

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