Allen vs Solomon

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
Solomon Rank #418

Solomon is more popular, ranked #418 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

Solomon ___

  • Solomon James
  • Solomon Ezra
  • Solomon Elijah
  • Solomon Tobias
  • Solomon Nathaniel
  • Solomon Wise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Solomon

Ezra Elijah Naomi Miriam Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Solomon more popular?

Solomon is more popular, ranked #418 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Solomon mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Solomon means "man of peace" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Solomon boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Solomon is primarily a boy name.

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