Allen vs Levee

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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Levee

Girl #9,539 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"raised embankment, lifting"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,539
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lee, Levie

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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Levee Rank #9,539

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #9539 for Levee.

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

Levee ___

  • Levee Mae
  • Levee Rose
  • Levee Grace
  • Levee Jane
  • Levee Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Levee

Wilder River Finn Sage Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Levee more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Levee at #9539 in the United States.

What do Allen and Levee mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Levee means "raised embankment, lifting" (French origin).

Are Allen and Levee boy or girl names?

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

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