Allan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Allan Name at a Glance

Name	Allan
Meaning	Variant of Alan: Fair; handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Allan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Allan means “Variant of Alan: Fair; handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al”. 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.

Allan Name Origin

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

Is Allan a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Allan

When considering Allan 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.