Allen

Meaning

Allen is a gender-neutral name and is of Scottish origin. It can be used for both girls and boys. It means little rock, harmony, great and handsome. Though a unisex name, this name is trendier as a boy’s name than as a girl’s. Pronounced as al-un, the name is currently in the top 250 of NameChef Most Popular Baby Names and in the top 750 of U.S birth chart of the year 2023. Variations of Allen include Alan, Allan.

Origin

Scottish

Gender

Allen can be used for both boys and girls.

Variations

Alan, Allan

Pronunciation

al-un (Listen)

Syllables

2

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