Allan name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 20th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Celtic, Latin and English

Usage: English, German, Scottish, Faroese, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Allan

a(l)-lan

Meaning: Harmony, Stone, Noble, Fair, Handsome One, Rock and Tribe near the Black Sea

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What does Allan mean?
Variations of Allan
How popular is Allan?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Allan
Sibling Names for Allan
Famous People Named Allan
Lists having Allan

What does Allan mean?

Used notably in Norwegian, Scottish, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, German, Icelandic, English and Faroese long standing and popular, Allan is rooted from English, Latin and Celtic, Allan means "Harmony, Stone, Noble, Fair, Handsome One, Rock or Tribe near the Black Sea" is used typically as a unisex name.

Allan is form of Alan in Nordic language. It is celebrated on September 9th.

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How do I pronounce Allan?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Allan is a(l)-lan.

Variants of Allan

Alanus, Allen, Aleen, Allanmichael, Alan, Ailan, Alann, Alon, Aland, Alanmichael, Allien, Allenmichael, Ailleen, Aileen, Aleena, Alena, Aylan, Aalon, Elon

Names that rhyme with Allan

How popular is the name Allan?

Allan was a popular name in United States. Over 94740 babies have been named Allan since 1880. When at its peak in 1940, 2188 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 115th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 180 years. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names an astounding 126 times Also, Allan was among the popular names in France.

Since emerging in 1946 around 17412 babies have been given the moniker. At its zenith in 1998, 1366 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 62nd position. However after 65 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 100 baby names 5 times

Allan was a common name in New South Wales. Over 5068 babies have been named Allan since 1952.

When at its peak in 1952,. After 29 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Allan used to be a common name in Queensland, first appeared in 1960 and over 1810 babies have been given the name in 25 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1960,. After 25 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In Belgium, Allan is a familiar name where it has been in use since 1995 and has secured the place in top 200 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 154 on boy names chart when 82 babies were given the name Allan. Over 523 people have been named Allan in Belgium.

Allan is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names. In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 489 on boy names chart when 37 babies were named Allan.

Over 537 babies in England and Wales have been named Allan. Also, in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1974, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 121 on boy names chart when 34 babies were named Allan.

There are over 552 babies that have been given the name Allan in Ireland.

However things change on global perspective, Allan is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 400 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Kenya, Canada, England, Brazil, Uganda, Australia, Denmark, Malawi, Scotland, Zambia, South Africa, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Tanzania, Honduras, Papua New Guinea and Guatemala. At least, 860000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	778	294
2017	771	301
2016	735	328
2015	657	391
2014	722	333

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Numerological aspects of Allan

If letter A is your cornerstone, you are probably full of ambition and the most motivated person you know. You have a strong sense of order. You are a child of change. You live to surprise yourself. You don't believe much in love. However, deep inside, you secretly wish to find someone who will prove you wrong. You push yourself to your limits and beyond. Peace, balance, harmony, honesty, and fairness describe your soul the best.

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Madek - Of Celtic origin, Madek means "Good"
Melvyn - The famous unisex name Melvyn is of Old French, Old English and Celtic origin, Melvyn means "Meet or Friend, Mill Worker or Chief" is used substantially in Swedish and English languages
Ahern predominantly is used in Gaelic and English aimed at baby boys, meaning of Ahern is "Horse Owners or Descendant of Eachthighearna" is originated from Celtic
Oonagh - Uncommon girl name Oonagh came from Celtic mostly used in Irish language, meaning of Oonagh is "Content or Only One"

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Sibling Names for Allan

Are you looking for sibling names that go well with the baby name "Allan"? Look no further! We have compiled a list of beautiful and unique names that will complement Allan perfectly. Whether you are expecting twins or just want to brainstorm some ideas, these names are sure to inspire you.

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Famous people named Allan

Allan W. Eckert, American writer
Allan Cunningham, Scottish poet and author
Allan Kemakeza, seventh Prime Minister of Solomon Islands
Allan R. Bomhard, American linguist
Allan Blakeney, tenth Premier of Saskatchewan from 1971 to 1982
Allan Roy Dafoe, Canadian obstetrician, best
Allan Gregg, Canadian pollster, political advisor
Allan Beekman, American reporter and author
Allan Pettersson, Swedish composer and violist
Allan Patterson, politician in the Canadian province of Manitoba
Allan Monkhouse, English playwright, critic, essayist and novelist
Allan Birnbaum, American statistician
Allan Waters, Canadian businessman and media icon
Allan Bridge, American conceptual artist best

Allan Weiner, American long-time pirate radio operator and activist
Allan S. Detsky, Canadian physician and health policy expert
Allan L. Schuman, former CEO of Ecolab, Inc
Allan McFee, often irreverent announcer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's radio and television networks
Allan James Foley,
Allan Wagner Tizón, Peruvian diplomat
Allan Jacobs, urban designer
Allan Ganley, English jazz drummer and arranger
Allan Simmons, British scrabble expert
Allan G. Wyon, British die-engraver and sculptor and
Allan Beswick, radio broadcaster
Allan Stratton, Canadian playwright and novelist
Allan Scott, South Australian businessman, most well
Allan Rosas, Finnish jurist and judge

Allan Wise, Australian cricketer
Allan G. Brodie, American dentist and orthodonist
Allan Green, retired barrister in England and Wales
Allan R. Wagner, American experimental psychologist and learning theorist
Allan Dean, American trumpeter
Allan Ivo Steel, English cricketer
Allan Seager, novelist and short-story writer
Allan Markin, co-owner of the Calgary Flames ice hockey franchise of the National Hockey League based
Allan C. Carlson, scholar and professor of history at Hillsdale College
Allan Schofield, former Indian hockey player
Allan Bloom, American philosopher, classicist, and academician
Allan Nevins, American historian and journalist,
Allan Snyder, director of the Centre for the Mind at the University of Sydney

Allan Sandage, American astronomer
Allan Wilson, Professor of Biochemistry at the University of California
Allan McLeod Cormack, South African American physicist
Allan J. C. Cunningham, British mathematician
Allan V. Cox, American geophysicist
Allan Chapman, British historian of science
Allan Borodin, Canadian-American computer scientist
Allan G. Bromley, Australian historian of computing
Allan Gibbard, Richard B. Brandt Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the University of Michigan
Allan Dwan, pioneering Canadian-born American motion picture director
Allan Pinkerton, Scottish American detective and spy
Allan Wells, former Scottish track and field sprinter

Allan Sherman, American comedy writer, television producer
Allan Kardec,
Allan Ramsay, prominent Scottish portrait-painter
Allan Ramsay, Scottish poet, playwright, publisher, librarian
Allan MacEachen, Canadian politician, a many-time Cabinet minister
Allan Cunningham, English botanist and explorer
Allan MacNab, Canadian political leader and Premier of the Province of Canada
Allan Holdsworth, British guitarist and composer
Allan Rock, lawyer, former Canadian politician

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