What does the name Allan mean?

The name Allan means "Little rock".

What is the origin of the name Allan?

Allan is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 283 babies were named Allan in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Allan is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 283 →

All-Time Total: 95,171

Peak Year: 1947

Allan is of Celtic origin, derived from the Gaelic name Álainn, meaning "handsome" or "cheerful."

Boy names closely related to Allan

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Girl names closely related to Allan

Gabriela Ashley Briana Alara Micaela Alaia Valentina Angie

Names with similar meaning to Allan

Alaina Alan Alana Alani Alanna Alannah Alayna Allen

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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