Gender: Male
Origin: Gaelic, English
Meaning: God of Shine, Cheerful, Rock, Handsome
Pronunciation: AL-uhn, /ˈælən/, AE L AH N
Popularity Rank: #276
The name Alan is of Gaelic origin and means 'handsome, cheerful'. It is derived from the Celtic word 'ailin' which means 'rock'.
The name Alan is of Gaelic, English origin and means God of Shine, Cheerful, Rock, Handsome, Cheerful and handsome, Comely, Peace, Little Rock, Noble, Rock or Noble. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alan is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Mexico, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AL-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈælən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L AH N
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Alan is recorded 176,139 times globally, ranking it as the 276th most common name worldwide.
Alan is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 36,391 occurrences, making it the 42th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Alan is found among 1 in every 13 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #42 | 1 : 15 |
| United States of America | #217 | 1 : 73 |
| Mexico | #90 | 1 : 40 |
| Brazil | #145 | 1 : 102 |
| France | #447 | 1 : 172 |
| Ireland | #17 | 1 : 13 |
| Malaysia | #102 | 1 : 288 |
| Iraq | #307 | 1 : 206 |
| Hong Kong | #36 | 1 : 74 |
| Italy | #651 | 1 : 224 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 28, 2024 10:35 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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