Allen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Allen Name at a Glance

Name	Allen
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 Allen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Allen 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.

Allen Name Origin

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

Is Allen a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Allen

When considering Allen 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.