Allan or Alan?
Two spellings, side by side.
Allan and Alan are two spellings of the same sound. Allan is listed with the meaning "Handsome; variant of alan: fair; handsome. also both a diminutive of albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with al-; harmony, stone, or noble. also fair, handsome. originally a saints name, it was reintroduced to britain during the norman conquest, remained popular throughout the middle ages, an" and Alan with "Handsome; harmony, stone, or noble. also fair, handsome. originally a saints name, it was reintroduced to britain during the norman conquest, remained popular throughout the middle ages, and was revived in the 19th century. see also allen; fair; handsome. famous bearer: u.s. actor alan alda". Allan is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Allan | Alan |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Handsome; variant of alan: fair; handsome. also both a diminutive of albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with al-; harmony, stone, or noble. also fair, handsome. originally a saints name, it was reintroduced to britain during the norman conquest, remained popular throughout the middle ages, an | Handsome; harmony, stone, or noble. also fair, handsome. originally a saints name, it was reintroduced to britain during the norman conquest, remained popular throughout the middle ages, and was revived in the 19th century. see also allen; fair; handsome. famous bearer: u.s. actor alan alda |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Al-lan | A-lan |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Allan and Alan
Is Allan or Alan more common?
Allan is more often searched and saved on this site; Alan is also used.
Do Allan and Alan mean the same?
Allan: "Handsome; variant of alan: fair; handsome. also both a diminutive of albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with al-; harmony, stone, or noble. also fair, handsome. originally a saints name, it was reintroduced to britain during the norman conquest, remained popular throughout the middle ages, an". Alan: "Handsome; harmony, stone, or noble. also fair, handsome. originally a saints name, it was reintroduced to britain during the norman conquest, remained popular throughout the middle ages, and was revived in the 19th century. see also allen; fair; handsome. famous bearer: u.s. actor alan alda".
How do you say Allan?
In parts: Al-lan. Alan is said the same way.
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