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The baby name Allan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈælən/ (AL-ən).

Allan is Celtic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Celtic
Pronunciation: /ˈælən/ (AL-ən)

What is the meaning of the name Allan ?

The baby name Allan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈælən/ (AL-ən).

Allan is Celtic in Origin.

Allan is the Scottish and English variant of Alan, a name with intertwined Breton and Gaelic roots. It likely reached England with Breton companions of the Norman Conquest, then took deep hold in Scotland, where the double-l spelling also became a common surname. The meaning is debated: some derive it from Irish and Scottish Gaelic Ailín/Ailean, a diminutive of ail "rock," yielding "little rock," while others connect it to Old Breton alan, associated with "deer" or "fox."

Medieval rulers of Brittany and several saints helped propel the name across Britain. In the English-speaking world Allan enjoyed steady use, peaking in the mid-20th century, and today reads as a traditional, down-to-earth choice. Close variants include Alan and Allen in English, Alain in French, Ailín (Irish) and Ailean (Scottish Gaelic), and Welsh Alun; related feminines are Alana and Allana. The common short form is Al.

Allan has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Allan

apl.de.ap Actor · Born 1974 · Philippines Apl.de.ap, born Allan Pineda Lindo, is best known as a member of the Black Eyed Peas, a popular music group. He contributed to hits like 'Where Is the Love?' and 'I Gotta Feeling'. Besides music, he has also worked as an actor and is originally from the Philippines. Allan Arbus Actor · Born 1918 · United States Allan Arbus was an American actor and photographer, best known for playing psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Freedman on the TV series M*A*S*H. He was also the former husband of photographer Diane Arbus. Allan Warren Actor · Born 1948 · United Kingdom Michael Allan Warren is best known as an English portrait photographer, famous for photographing British nobility, politicians, and celebrities. His notable subjects include Charles III, Cary Grant, and Sophia Loren, and he has also worked as an actor.
Allan Edwall Actor · Born 1924 · Sweden Allan Edwall was a Swedish actor, writer, composer, director, and singer, best known internationally for his roles in Ingmar Bergman films like Fanny and Alexander. In Scandinavia, he was especially loved for playing warm, memorable characters in film and TV adaptations of Astrid Lindgren’s stories. Allan Jones Actor · Born 1907 · United States Allan Jones was an American actor and tenor, best known for his role in the classic film 'Show Boat' and his performance in 'A Night at the Opera' alongside the Marx Brothers. Born in 1907, he became a popular figure in Hollywood musicals during the 1930s and 1940s. His rendition of 'The Donkey Serenade' remains a memorable highlight of his career. Allan Melvin Actor · Born 1923 · United States Allan Melvin was an American actor best known for his role as Sam the Butcher on 'The Brady Bunch'. He also appeared in 'All in the Family' and provided the voice for Magilla Gorilla in the animated series. His career spanned several decades, making him a familiar face on television.

Celebrity babies named Allan

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Allan Krupa Edyta Górniak singer ★★★★★

Allan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2019 #1 — 764
BW 0 #19 1 960
HN 0 #22 1 704
PH Boys 0 #25 893 11,440
PH 0 #26 73 5,607
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
SV Boys 0 #28 1 352
BN 0 #29 4 2,297
EE 0 #29 9 1,051
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
HN Boys 0 #35 18 749
DK Boys 0 #37 1,584 7,401
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
BI Boys 0 #43 2 917
MO 0 #44 9 2,706
CR Boys 0 #51 2,438 10,188
CM 0 #54 3 2,592
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
EE Boys 0 #56 91 2,087
DK 0 #58 229 5,198
CR 0 #68 95 5,526
CN 0 #73 13 3,857
QA 0 #73 28 7,011
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AO 0 #76 2 2,729
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
JM 0 #86 8 3,714
LT 0 #88 1 949
Sweden Boys 2022 #93 98 1,509
BN Boys 0 #94 40 6,332
TW 0 #95 9 4,523
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
KW 0 #104 13 5,216
PA 0 #105 26 3,797
OM 0 #107 10 6,215
BR Boys 0 #108 4,221 12,213
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
ID Boys 0 #120 12 4,130
CY Boys 0 #124 8 3,473
Norway Boys 2025 #129 6 444
BW Boys 0 #132 18 4,685
MU 0 #132 6 3,613
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
AE 0 #143 35 10,220
GT Boys 0 #145 806 7,625
MO Boys 0 #148 76 5,842
LT Boys 0 #149 3 2,166
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
MT Boys 0 #157 20 4,064
PR Boys 0 #158 17 2,508
SA 0 #160 138 10,560
TW Boys 0 #165 81 7,111
HU Boys 0 #171 4 3,954
JM Boys 0 #173 105 6,876
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
PA Boys 0 #185 462 9,305
SG 0 #188 82 11,010
BR 0 #189 168 5,969
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
CN Boys 0 #195 134 9,639
SG Boys 0 #198 834 17,960
Belgium Boys 2005 #203 21 410
EC Boys 0 #203 37 3,322
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
NA Boys 0 #212 24 6,830
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #214 7 4,970
PS 0 #220 7 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
GT 0 #230 85 5,948
MU Boys 0 #234 129 8,477
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
GH 0 #242 7 5,396
PT 0 #246 5 4,161
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
MY 0 #249 82 12,352
HK Boys 0 #254 412 12,905
HR Boys 0 #255 5 3,997
JP Boys 0 #261 37 7,909
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
IL 0 #265 10 6,291
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
KZ Boys 0 #278 12 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #284 23 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #286 19 6,530
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
ZA 0 #290 158 14,421
Finland Boys 2026 #295 809 3,552
Finland 0 #296 12 830
HK 0 #300 49 8,483
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
CL Boys 0 #303 693 13,390
Finland Boys 0 #305 126 2,041
PT Boys 0 #305 63 7,951
GH Boys 0 #306 40 8,138
QA Girls 0 #306 11 15,378
PL Boys 0 #307 29 6,459
DK Girls 0 #324 6 7,429
PE 0 #324 6 6,350
France Boys 2021 #331 57 2,865
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Boys 0 #341 419 18,093
ZA Boys 0 #345 1,728 25,619
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
CL 0 #359 53 6,867
JO Boys 0 #360 18 7,057
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
UY Boys 0 #362 38 5,922
MX 0 #366 48 8,339
PH Girls 0 #371 20 13,098
NL 0 #374 18 2,481
MY Boys 0 #388 1,107 25,439
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
Austria Boys 0 #424 19 2,180
Spain 0 #439 14 2,326
PS Boys 0 #451 98 10,655
AR Boys 0 #458 10 7,628
CO 0 #459 22 7,768
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
SA Boys 0 #467 2,423 28,008
BH 0 #471 83 17,937
RU Boys 0 #471 35 12,621
MX Boys 0 #489 674 16,355
CM Boys 0 #491 60 12,054
KW Girls 0 #499 17 19,177
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
LY 0 #517 19 12,703
CR Girls 0 #519 14 11,342
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
IL Boys 0 #528 80 10,983
IR Boys 0 #530 23 10,162
GT Girls 0 #533 9 7,500
AE Girls 0 #535 19 20,968
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
KW Boys 0 #549 224 18,755
CM Girls 0 #556 5 11,671
BD Boys 0 #565 12 10,045
BO Boys 0 #568 25 9,244
AE Boys 0 #579 617 22,615
IQ Boys 0 #597 71 13,071
CO Boys 0 #609 345 15,656
United States Boys 2024 #617 283 7,044
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
IT 0 #678 37 4,183
Spain Boys 0 #706 230 5,610
SY 0 #709 20 11,684
OM Boys 0 #713 169 17,948
PE Boys 0 #737 142 14,506
NL Boys 0 #775 177 5,873
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
EG Boys 0 #860 27 15,035
Germany Boys 0 #862 91 5,697
NG Boys 0 #879 73 16,906
SA Girls 0 #882 54 25,931
BR Girls 0 #893 49 12,708
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
MY Girls 0 #964 31 24,821
IN Boys 0 #970 32 16,750
IT Boys 0 #998 486 10,046
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
MA 0 #1,092 37 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,115 27 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,146 7 16,140
DZ 0 #1,149 28 20,130
TR 0 #1,182 30 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781

Allan is popular in 91 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada

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People also ask about Allan

Allan is predominantly a boy's name.
Allan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈælən/ (AL-ən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alan, Allen, Alen, Allyn and Alun.
Yes, very popular — Allan ranked #1 in Ireland in 2019, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Allan ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2019).
Allan's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2010 to #1 in 2019 in Ireland.
Yes — 7 notable people named Allan are in our database, including apl.de.ap (Actor), Allan Arbus (Actor), Allan Warren (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Allan for their child, including Edyta Górniak.