Allan
- Meaning
- Form of Alan; ultimate meaning uncertain
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What does Allan mean?
Allan means “Form of Alan; ultimate meaning uncertain”.
Allan is an established spelling of Alan and is also used as a surname. Alan has a long history, but its ultimate origin remains uncertain. Definitions such as “handsome” or “cheerful” are familiar proposals rather than meanings that can be confidently assigned to every form of the name.
The double l distinguishes Allan from Alan, while Allen changes the final vowel in writing. All three commonly sound alike in English. Al offers a short form that can carry across the spellings. Parents honoring a relative may prefer the version in family records, giving Allan a clear personal connection even when its oldest linguistic explanation is unresolved.
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How popular is Allan?
United States · 2025Explore how often Allan is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #1,013 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Allan
- 223 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 21.2% Fewer than 2024
Allan over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #1,013 | 223 |
| 2024 | Boys | #857 | 283 |
| 2023 | Boys | #813 | 302 |
| 2022 | Boys | #824 | 301 |
| 2021 | Boys | #840 | 283 |
| 2020 | Boys | #826 | 278 |
| 2019 | Boys | #813 | 280 |
| 2018 | Boys | #782 | 294 |
| 2017 | Boys | #777 | 301 |
| 2016 | Boys | #742 | 329 |
| 2015 | Boys | #659 | 392 |
| 2014 | Boys | #723 | 333 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Allan
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Alan
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Meaning uncertain; possibly little rock
Listed as a related name to Allan.
Allen
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Variant of Alan; meaning uncertain
Listed as a related name to Allan.
James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
Shares an origin with Allan.
Jack
Mostly boys- Meaning
- God is gracious
Shares an origin with Allan.
Hudson
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Hugh's son
Shares an origin with Allan.
Julian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthful or downy-bearded
Shares an origin with Allan.
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