Allan
Allan is a Celtic name of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from "ailin" meaning "little rock" or "harmony." It's a variant spelling of Alan, with the double-L reflecting traditional Scottish usage.
Current Popularity
#1013 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •The double-L spelling is particularly common in Scotland and gives a traditional feel
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Less common than the Alan spelling, offering a distinctive twist on a classic name
- •Strong historical and literary associations without feeling dated
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Allan Pinkerton
Scottish-American detective and founder of Pinkerton National Detective Agency
Allan Border
Australian cricket captain and legendary batsman
Allan Sherman
American comedian and novelty song writer
Allan Holdsworth
British jazz fusion guitarist and composer
Statistics
96,458
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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