Alan
AL-ən
Popularity
#167
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Celtic
Total Births
362,464
Peak Year
#9,048 in 1955
First Recorded
1882
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Alan is a name of debated origin, possibly Celtic meaning 'handsome' or 'harmony', or Germanic meaning 'precious'. It's a classic and widely used name.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Alan Turing
Brilliant British computer scientist
Alan Rickman
English actor
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