Allen vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Taylor

Girl #353 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tailor, cloth-cutter"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#353
Total SSA Count
877
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tay

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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Taylor Rank #353

Taylor is more popular, ranked #353 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

Taylor ___

  • Taylor Grace
  • Taylor Anne
  • Taylor Elizabeth
  • Taylor Marie
  • Taylor Mae
  • Taylor Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Taylor

Logan Jordan Bailey Avery Mason

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #353 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Taylor mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Taylor means "tailor, cloth-cutter" (Old French via English origin).

Are Allen and Taylor boy or girl names?

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

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