The story behind Allen
A male given name from the Celtic languages, a variant of Alan; in modern use often transferred from the surname.
Pronunciation
English; dialect unspecified: /ˈæ.lən/
Popularity
Allen ranked #578 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
Names Similar to Allen
Ailean
a male given name from the Celtic languages, equivalent to English Alan
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
- same syllable count
- similar length
Alan
From Old Breton Alan, name of early Breton saints, of disputed origin and meaning; brought to England by Normans. It may have been the name of a Celtic deity, the brother of…
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
- same syllable count
- similar length
Allan
A male given name from the Celtic languages, a less common spelling of Alan. From English Allan at the end of the 19th century. Borrowed from English Allan, Alan, probably of…
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
- same syllable count
- similar length
Gavin
Medieval variant of Gawain, the name of an Arthurian knight, first recorded as Old French Gauvain. The form Gavin survived in Scotland and spread to other English-speaking…
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
- same syllable count
- similar length
Tristan
Old French, the name of a knight, lover of Iseult in medieval romance Tristan and Iseult, from Celtic Drystan derived from drest meaning "riot" or "tumult".
- Gender
- mixed
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
- same syllable count
- similar length
Aaron
From Latin Aaron, from Ancient Greek Ἀαρών (Aarṓn), from Hebrew אַהֲרֹן (ʾAhărōn), of unknown meaning, possibly meaning “bearer of martyrs”, or perhaps also, or instead,…
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends N
- same syllable count
- similar length
Middle Names for Allen
Alanis
A feminine form of Alan best known for the Canadian singer Alanis Morissette whose father was named Alan.
- Gender
- feminine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends S
- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Alanna
A feminine form of Alan; variant spelling of Alana. Compare also Alannah.
- Gender
- feminine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends A
- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Galahad
From Old French Galahad, of obscure origin and meaning. Suggestions include Old Welsh, or biblical Gilead.
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends D
- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Sibling Names for Allen
Brice
A male given name from the Celtic languages, a variant of Bryce.
- Gender
- mixed
- Syllables
- 1 syllable
- Ending
- ends E
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length
Bryce
A male given name from the Celtic languages, variant of Brice.
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 1 syllable
- Ending
- ends E
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length
Galahad
From Old French Galahad, of obscure origin and meaning. Suggestions include Old Welsh, or biblical Gilead.
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends D
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length