• Origin of Alan

    The Name Alan is a boy's name . The origin of the baby name Alan is Celtic/Gaelic with the meaning(s) depending on Gender/Origin being

    Celtic/Gaelic- Harmony, stone, or noble. Also fair, handsome. Originally a saint's name, it was reintroduced  to Britain during  the Norman Conquest, remained popular throughout  the Middle  Ages, and was revived  in the 19th  century.
    Alan has the following similar or variant Names:   Ailean  Alan  Ailin  Al  Alain  Aland  Alano  Alanson  Alao  Alen  Alin  Allan  Allayne  Allen  Alleyn  Alleyne  Allin  Allon  Allyn  Alon  Alun 

    Alan Name Popularity

    The name Alan, is the 60318th most popular baby name at mybaby.net.au placing it in the top 80% of names on our site.

    In the year year (2006), Alan was the 19140th most popular name, and is in the top 94% for the year.

    In the year year (2007), Alan was the 2064th most popular name, and is in the top 3% for the year.

    In the year year (2008), Alan was the 991st most popular name, and is in the top 2% for the year.

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