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Alan

OriginIrish
Meaning"handsome, cheerful"
GenderBoy

About Alan

Variation of Alun

2 syllables.

As of September 2026, Alan ranked #191 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #40 in 1951, Nameberry popularity #412.

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Alan in pop culture

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    character on "Sesame Street"

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  • Alan Wake

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Variations & nicknames

  • AileanScottish
  • AlaoPortuguese
  • AllynWelsh
  • AlandWelsh
  • AilinIrish
  • AlainFrench
  • AlunWelsh
  • AlanoSpanish

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