Alleyn Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alleyn Name at a Glance

Name	Alleyn
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 Alleyn Mean?

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

Alleyn Name Origin

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

Is Alleyn a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Alleyn

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