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Allen Meaning and Origin

Allen is Celtic given name meaning Allen is a name of English origin, meaning "handsome" or "noble.".

Allen is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Allen is currently #562 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Allen are Allen Iverson, Allen Trammell, Allen Shearer.

Allen is a 5 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Allen name meaning

Allen is a name of English origin, meaning "handsome" or "noble."

Allen name origin

Celtic

Name facts

5 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Allen is ranked #562 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Allen were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Allen in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Allen in Canada

Celebrities named Allen

Allen Iverson (Basketball)
Allen Trammell (Sport)
Allen Shearer ()
Allen Toussaint ()

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Allen - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Allen?
The meaning of the name Allen is Allen is a name of English origin, meaning "handsome" or "noble.".
What is the origin of the name Allen?
The origin of the name Allen is Celtic .
Is Allen a girl or boy name?
The name Allen is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Allen were boys, 0.00% of babies called Allen were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Allen?
According to statistics, Allen is ranked 562th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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