Allan
little rock or handsome (Celtic/Breton)
Allan is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 42, with 135,226 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
little rock or handsome (Celtic/Breton)
Derived from the Celtic name Alan, Allan entered Philippine naming conventions primarily during the American colonial period and the mid-20th century. It became one of the most widely adopted male English names across the country, remaining a staple choice for generations.
Allan is a variant of Alan, a name of Celtic (Breton or Gaelic) origin that became prominent in England following the Norman Conquest and later spread globally through the English language.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames like 'Al' or doubled as 'Al-Al'. It is widely used both as a standalone first name and in compound names (e.g., Allan Paul, Mark Allan).
Related forms
- Alan English
- Alain French
- Alano Spanish
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Allan with common surname pairs
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How do I use Allan with two Filipino surnames?
Allan is the given name. The full name is Allan + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Allan a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Allan is number 42, with 135,226 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.