At a Glance
- Origin
- Celtic (Scottish, variant spelling of Alan)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AL-un
Allan is a Celtic (Scottish, variant spelling of Alan) boy's name.
Meaning & Origin of Allan
Origin: Celtic (Scottish, variant spelling of Alan).
A common claim: Very widely said to mean 'little rock'. Actually: This is a popular folk etymology, not a scholarly consensus -- reputable name scholars regard the actual origin and meaning of Alan/Allan as uncertain.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Allan
AL-unIPA /ˈælən/
