Little rock, handsome, or harmony
The exact etymology is debated, but it is most commonly linked to the Celtic word for 'little rock' or 'handsome.' It may also derive from the Alans, an Iranian people who migrated to Europe in the 4th and 5th centuries. In Scotland, it has been a popular name since the 11th century.
About 223 boys were named Allan in 2025.
Founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency
NBA All-Star shooting guard
Big game hunter and adventurer · King Solomon's Mines
Influential jazz fusion guitarist and composer
Swedish actor and director
Minstrel and member of Robin Hood's Merry Men · Robin Hood legends
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Allan — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
