Alan

The name Alan meanings and origins

The name Alan is a given name that has been used as a boy’s name all around the English speaking countries. This name has a strong historical background. The name “ Alan “ is originally Irish and means “ handsome “ or “ cheerful “. This name has another form which is spelled as “ Allan “, the mentioned form is not as popularity as the main form “ Alan “.

This name consists of 4 letter and 2 syllables, that’s why this name is easy to be pronounced everywhere. The name Alan and Allan are both pronounced as “ A – lan “.

Personality of the name

Here we have the letter analysis of the name;

A is for absolute, for you know your mind

L is for little, the kittle things you do

A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds

N is for natural, the genuine side of you

Also it might be interesting for you that this name is spelled as “ Nala “ in reverse; which the name “ Nala “ might be used by some families.

If you are given “ Alan “, your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and friendly atmosphere, you are a sociable person and you can shine in the society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There is always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something.

Also it might be difficult for you to start new things. You are a person who is true to your ambitions and interests. It is one of your characteristics that you can do anything you want lonely, you are independent and strong.

Popularity of the name Alan

The name Alan is the 45^th most common baby boy’s name in the United States. If you want to select this name as your baby’s name, you should consider that near 528 babies were name the same name as your baby in Pennsylvania. It means that this name is not a rare name. The name Alan has been one of the most popular names based on the data given by the reliable sources.

The name appeared in 1882 for the first time, it was given to 6 boys at first. The main popularity of the name is related to the year 1938. The name Alan is a consistent too ranking boy’s names in the state of Connecticut for 64 years from 1925 to 1989.

Famous people named Alan

The name is a popular name, due to the usage of that. There are lots of well known characters that are named Alan. Here we have list of them;

Alan Stokes who is  Youtube star

Alan Walker who is a DJ

Alan Rickman who is a Movie Actor

Alan Bersten who is a Dancer

Alan Chikin Chow who is a Tiktok star

Alan Jackson who is a Country singer

Similar names to the name Alan

As it is mentioned, the name Alan is not a rare name. If you are looking for a rare one, you can select the names bellow;

Aadolf, Aaliyah, Aapeli, Aapo, Aaron, Aart, Aatami, Aabbe and Abbas

You can also select the mentioned names as Alan’s siblings.