Allen
little rock or handsome (Celtic)
Allen is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 366, with 19,614 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
little rock or handsome (Celtic)
Allen derived from the Celtic name Alan, popularized by the Normans and widely adopted in English and Scottish naming traditions. In the Philippines, it became a standard male given name during the 20th century under American influence.
Allen is of Celtic (Breton or Gaelic) origin, introduced into the English-speaking world following the Norman Conquest and later adopted as both a surname and given name. In the Philippines, it arrived primarily through American influence and the English educational system.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone first name or in combination (e.g., Mark Allen, John Allen). Common nicknames include Al or Len-len.
Related forms
- Alain French
- Ailín Irish
- Alan English
- Allan English
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Allen with common surname pairs
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Allen is the given name. The full name is Allen + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Allen a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Allen is number 366, with 19,614 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.