Allan vs Neo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Allan Rank #854
Neo Rank #972

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #972 for Neo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allan ___

  • Allan James
  • Allan Robert
  • Allan John
  • Allan Thomas
  • Allan Lee
  • Allan Scott

Neo ___

  • Neo James
  • Neo Cole
  • Neo Reign
  • Neo River
  • Neo Atlas
  • Neo Blaze

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allan

Colin Duncan Kenneth Ross Janet

If you choose Neo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allan or Neo more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Allan and Neo mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Allan and Neo boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.

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