Boy name
Allan name meaning
“rock; handsome; harmonious”
Allan is a masculine name, with the spelling variant Alan, commonly linked to meanings of rock, handsome, or harmonious. Alan is a European name long used in Brittany. Its origin is disputed, and traditional explanations connect it with Celtic words relating to rock, handsomeness, or harmony.
What does Allan mean?
Rock; handsome; harmonious
In Indonesian: batu; tampan; selaras
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Allan
Alan is a European name long used in Brittany. Its origin is disputed; traditional explanations connect it with Celtic words for rock, handsomeness, or harmony.
How to pronounce Allan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭ꧀ꦭꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜ᮪ᮜᮔ᮪ |
Is Allan a boy’s name?
Yes, Allan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Allan ranks #1,942 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Allan
Famous people named Allan
- Allan Akbar · b. 1989
- Allan Wangsa · b. 1988
- Allan Bylly Graham · b. 1992
- Allan Lohy · b. 1987
- Allan Suryananta Hendrawan · b. 1988
- Allan Zefo Umboh · b. 1983
FAQ about the name Allan
What is the meaning of Allan?
Allan means rock; handsome; harmonious. Alan is a European name long used in Brittany. Its origin is disputed; traditional explanations connect it with Celtic words for rock, handsomeness, or harmony.
Is Allan a boy’s name?
Yes, Allan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Allan have?
Allan has 2 syllables (Al-lan) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Allan?
Allan ranks #1,942 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Allan?
Other spellings: Alan.
Famous people named Allan?
Notable people named Allan include Allan Akbar, Allan Wangsa, Allan Bylly Graham.
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