Boy name guide

Allen name meaning, origin and style

Allen is a Celtic and Breton tradition name commonly associated with meaning is debated.

Origin

Celtic and Breton tradition

Meaning

meaning is debated

Say it

AL-un

Choosing Allen

A familiar mid-century choice that now reads as quietly classic rather than fashionable.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.