Names like Allen
If Allen is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Celtic classics to names with a similar sound. Allen has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Tristen, Arturo, Alan and Ruben.
24 boy names like Allen
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- TristenDerived from Tristan, it means "sorrowful" or "noisy."Also CelticSame “-en” ending
- Arturo#627Arturo likely means "bear man" or "noble bear," connecting strength and nobility.Also CelticSimilar popularity curve
- Alan#191It means 'rock' or 'stone'.Also Celtic2 syllables
- Ruben#480Ruben means "behold, a son." It expresses joy at the birth of a male child.Same “-en” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Jaden#421Jaden is thought to mean "God has heard." It can also be seen as a modern invented name.Same “-en” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Stephen#383Stephen means "crown" or "wreath".Same “-en” endingSimilar popularity curve
- TristianDerived from "Drystan," meaning "tumult" or "outcry."Also Celtic
- Alvin#838The name Alvin means 'noble friend' or 'elf friend'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Damien#352This name comes from a Greek word meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue'.Same “-en” endingSimilar popularity curve
- AdrienIt comes from an old Roman family name meaning 'from Hadria'.Same “-en” ending2 syllables
- BryantIt means "strong", "virtuous", or "honorable".Also Celtic
- Andy#565It means "manly" or "brave." It's a common short form of the name Andrew.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Albert#614The name Albert means 'noble and bright' or 'noble and famous'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Devin#548This name comes from an Irish surname meaning 'poet' or 'fawn'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Aron#711Aron likely means "light bringer" or "mountain of strength."Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- DarrenThis name often means "little great one" or "from the oak tree." It suggests someone…Same “-en” ending2 syllables
- AdenThis name means 'small fire' or 'hearth'.Same “-en” ending2 syllables
- BradenFrom the broad valleySame “-en” ending2 syllables
- BrendenFrom the Irish name "Brendan", meaning "prince" or "chieftain".Same “-en” ending2 syllables
- AustenThe name Austen means 'great' or 'venerable'.Same “-en” ending2 syllables
- DravenDraven is a modern invented name.Same “-en” ending2 syllables
- Ben#843It means 'son' or 'son of the right hand.' This often implies a favorite or fortunate…Same “-en” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Collin#493The name Collin means 'young hound' or 'cub'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Aidan#326The name Aidan comes from an old Irish word meaning 'little fire'.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Allen?
- Names with a similar style to Allen include Tristen, Arturo, Alan, Ruben, Jaden and Stephen.
- How are these names matched to Allen?
- Each name is compared with Allen on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Allen has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Celtic names are like Allen?
- Tristen, Arturo, Alan, Tristian and Bryant share Allen's Celtic roots.