Allen vs Amos

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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Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#699
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Amos Rank #699

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #699 for Amos.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allen ___

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

Amos ___

  • Amos James
  • Amos Lee
  • Amos John
  • Amos David
  • Amos Cole
  • Amos Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Amos

Elijah Ezra Naomi Ruth Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Amos more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Allen and Amos mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Amos boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.

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