Alan

al-un Handsome; one who is like a stone; noble.

Meaning

Alan is a male given name and is of English origin. It means handsome; one who is like a stone; noble. Pronounced as al-un, the name is currently in the top 50 of NameChef Most Popular Baby Names and in the top 250 of U.S birth chart of the year 2022. Variations of Alan include Allan, Allen.

Here are some potential nicknames for Alan: Al, Lanz, Allie, Ally. See below for more.

Origin

English

Gender

Alan is a boy's name.

Common Nicknames

Al, Allie, Ally, Lany, Lanz

Variations

Allan, Allen

Pronunciation

al-un (Listen)

Syllables

Famous People

Alan Alda
Alan Arkin
Alan Greenspan
Alan Ladd
Alan Napier
Alan Parsons
Alan Shepard
Alan Thicke

Popular Songs Related to Alan

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The rank of Alan in the United States over time

Source: Social Security Administration

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