Allan

Allan is a masculine first name that is widespread in Denmark, England, Estonia, and Sweden. It represents a variant of the name Alan, which has its origins in the Celtic or Breton language.

What does the name Allan mean?

The first name Allan, a masculine name, is a Danish, English, Estonian, and Swedish form of Alan, which originates from the Celtic language. Translated, the name means 'the little rock', likely deriving from the Celtic term al for 'the rock'. Additionally, there is a reference to the Alans, an Iranian steppe people who migrated partly into Eastern Europe and were later displaced by the Mongols. In this context, the name could also mean 'the man from the people of the Alans'. In everyday Irish usage, it is often associated with 'the handsome' or 'the stately'. A prominent example is the American writer Edgar Allan Poe. Other variants include Alain (French), Alen (Croatian and Slovenian), Alano, Alanus, Alun (Welsh), Allen (English), and Ailean (Gaelic and Scottish). The feminine form Alana is also common.

Where does the name Allan come from?

The first name Allan has its roots in Celtic and means 'the little rock'. The Celtic

How do you pronounce Allan?

The pronunciation of Allan is two syllables and harmonious. It is pronounced as 'Al-lan' [ˈalən] or [ˈælən] in English-speaking areas, with the bright initial syllable followed by a gentle ending. The double consonant -ll emphasizes the middle of the name, while the -n softly fades away. Overall, Allan conveys a friendly, approachable impression – it appears calm, down-to-earth, and timeless.

When is the name day of Allan?

The name day for Allan is celebrated on September 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Allan is one of the rarer first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 914th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 120 times, placing it 2,140th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it holds the 1,943rd position.

Nicknames & pet names

All / Alli

Similar first names

Famous people

• Allan Arthur (English rugby player)
• Allan Burns (television producer)
• Allan Carpenter (writer from America)
• Allan Carr (theater director)
• Allan Carswell (physicist from Canada)
• Allan Francovich (film producer)
• Allan Glover (English footballer)
• Allan Gray (Austrian composer)
• Allan Greenberg (American architect)
• Allan Heinberg (writer from America)
• Allan Houston (basketball player from America)
• Allan Hyde (Danish actor)
• Allan Jeayes (British actor)
• Allan Jones (football manager from England)
• Allan Kardec (French spiritist)
• Allan Lyburn (curler from England)
• Allan MacKinnon (screenwriter)
• Allan Nilsson (chess player from Sweden)
• Allan Pineda Lindo (rapper)
• Allan Ramsay (English linguist)