Alan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alan Name at a Glance

Name	Alan
Meaning	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. See also Allen.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Alan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alan means “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. See also Allen”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alan Name Origin

Our database records Alan under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alan

When considering Alan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.