Alan

Boy's Celtic name

Alan is a masculine given name of Celtic origin, common in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.

It peaked in American popularity during the mid-20th century: Alan was the most popular boy's name in my father's graduating class.

Variant spellings include Allan and Allen.

name

forename

Given name at birth

namesake · eponym · naming · christening · baptism · Celtic · Gaelic · Irish · Welsh · Scottish

person

Turing

Rickman · Greenspan · Parker · Ginsberg · celebrity · notable · famous · renowned

masculine

male

Sperm-producing sex

lad · fellow · guy · he · him · his · manly · son · brother · father

Categories
Opposites
gender (feminine name counterparts)

AlanAlana

Female first name

Ellen · Helen · Elaine · Aileen · Eileen

Phrases
Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G