Alan

Boy's name

Alan is of Celtic origin, derived from the Old Irish name Álainn, meaning "handsome" or "cheerful."

Meaning Little rock
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 2,183
Peak year 1955

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Alan Rickman - Actor known for "Harry Potter" and "Die Hard."
  • Alan Turing - Mathematician and computer scientist, helped crack Enigma code.
  • Alan Alda - Actor, known for "M*A*S*H" and "The West Wing."
  • Alan Arkin - Actor, known for "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Argo."
  • Alan Shearer - Former footballer, top scorer in Premier League history.
  • Alan Greenspan - Economist, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
  • Alan Thicke - Actor, known for "Growing Pains" and TV host.
  • Alan Ladd - Actor, known for "Shane" and "This Gun for Hire."
  • Alan Cumming - Actor, known for "The Good Wife" and Broadway roles.
  • Alan Jackson - Country music singer, known for hits like "Chattahoochee."

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