Allan

Meaning of Allan

This name means 'handsome' or 'cheerful'. It's a name that suggests a pleasant and attractive personality.

Allan has Scottish Gaelic roots — browse every Scottish Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Allan

After ranking as high as #412 in 2003, Allan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Allan

• Allan Pinkerton
  Founder of Pinkerton detective agency
• Allan Carr
  Producer, screenwriter, and theatrical agent
• Allan Holdsworth
  Renowned jazz guitarist
• Allan M. Sabo
  Award-winning journalist
• Allan Dwan
  Pioneering film director

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Questions about the name Allan

What does the name Allan mean?

Allan means this name means 'handsome' or 'cheerful'. it's a name that suggests a pleasant and attractive personality, and it comes from Scottish Gaelic origins.

Is Allan a boy's or a girl's name?

Allan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Allan?

Allan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Allan most popular?

Allan peaked at #412 in 2003.