Boy name
Allen name meaning
“handsome; harmonious”
Allen is a masculine name commonly linked to the meanings handsome or harmonious. It is a variant of Alan, a European name whose origin is disputed. Traditional interpretations associate Alan with Celtic roots meaning handsome or harmonious, providing the basis for these meanings of Allen.
What does Allen mean?
Handsome; harmonious
In Indonesian: tampan; selaras
Origin and cultural usage of Allen
Allen is a variant of Alan, a European name of disputed origin. Traditional interpretations connect it with Celtic roots meaning 'handsome' or 'harmonious'.
How to pronounce Allen
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭ꧀ꦭꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜ᮪ᮜᮨᮔ᮪ |
Is Allen a boy’s name?
Yes, Allen is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Allen ranks #1,943 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Allen
Famous people named Allen
- Allen · b. 1966
- Allen Daud Dukabain · b. 1972
- Allen Usi Karundeng
- Allen Yuliana Elia · b. 1991
FAQ about the name Allen
What is the meaning of Allen?
Allen means handsome; harmonious. Allen is a variant of Alan, a European name of disputed origin. Traditional interpretations connect it with Celtic roots meaning 'handsome' or 'harmonious'.
Is Allen a boy’s name?
Yes, Allen is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Allen have?
Allen has 2 syllables (Al-len) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Allen?
Allen ranks #1,943 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Allen?
Notable people named Allen include Allen, Allen Daud Dukabain, Allen Usi Karundeng.
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