Handsome, cheerful, or little rock
Alano is the Spanish and Italian form of Alan. While its exact etymology is debated, it is widely believed to stem from the Celtic word for 'handsome' or 'cheerful,' or potentially a Germanic root meaning 'precious.'
Less common today
Alano isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,544 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for the series Underground
Italian motorcycle racer
