Boy Name
Alan
"Handsome or noble; from Scottish/Gaelic meaning 'fair' and 'handsome.'"
Ranked #167 for boys
About the Name Alan
Meaning
Handsome or noble; from Scottish/Gaelic meaning 'fair' and 'handsome.'
Origin
Scottish/GaelicGender
Boy
First Letter
ABoy Rank
#167
Alan is a boy name of Scottish/Gaelic origin. The name means "Handsome or noble; from Scottish/Gaelic meaning 'fair' and 'handsome.'" and Currently ranked #167 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Scottish/Gaelic names.
Popularity Over Time
#84119 1950
#61585 1960
#24959 1970
#26996 1980
#24198 1990
#29741 2000
#24263 2010
#10249 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Alan
- AR Alan Rickman (actor)
- AT Alan Turing (mathematician)