Gender: Male
Origin: French
Meaning: Comely, Rock, Handsome, Handsome or Harmony
Pronunciation: ah-LAHN, /ɑˈleɪn/, AH L EY N
Popularity Rank: #573
Derived from the Breton name Alan, meaning 'handsome' or 'harmony'. It has also been linked to the Latin name Alanus, which means 'little rock' or 'harmony'.
The name Alain is of French origin and means Comely, Rock, Handsome, Handsome or Harmony. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alain is commonly found in France, Belgium, Cameroon, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ah-LAHN
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɑˈleɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH L EY N
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Alain is recorded 101,231 times globally, ranking it as the 573th most common name worldwide.
Alain is most prevalent in France, with 70,289 occurrences, making it the 16th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Alain is found among 1 in every 19 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #16 | 1 : 19 |
| Belgium | #25 | 1 : 36 |
| Cameroon | #8 | 1 : 86 |
| United States of America | #1,544 | 1 : 740 |
| Switzerland | #86 | 1 : 87 |
| Canada | #286 | 1 : 187 |
| Italy | #1,465 | 1 : 776 |
| Spain | #1,011 | 1 : 579 |
| Mexico | #1,345 | 1 : 869 |
| Netherlands | #1,241 | 1 : 625 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alain from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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