Allen
AL-en
Popularity
#573
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Celtic
Total Births
273,148
Peak Year
#5,203 in 1951
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Handsome, peaceful, or noble. Of Celtic origin.
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Famous Namesakes
Allen Ginsberg
American poet and writer
Allen Iverson
American basketball player
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