Alan

Alan Meaning & Origin

About Alan
The name Alan is of Celtic origin and means "handsome" or "harmony." It is derived from the Gaelic name "Ailin" or "Aluinn," which translates to "little rock" or "noble." Alan is a name that has been used in various cultures and languages, and it is often associated with qualities such as attractiveness, charm, and balance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alan are male.

Alan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 3.68% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈælən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alan in Braille

Here's how to represent Alan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alan in braille

How to Spell the Name Alan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alan in sign language

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