Allen vs Johnathan

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

Allen Rank #574
Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #574 for Allen.

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

Johnathan ___

  • Johnathan James
  • Johnathan Michael
  • Johnathan David
  • Johnathan Thomas
  • Johnathan Lee
  • Johnathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Johnathan

Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Katherine Joshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Johnathan mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.

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