Alan name meaning
352k
in the U.S.
since 1880
1k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Alan mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Palestinian Territory, the name Alan means "Little rock or handsome".
- A submission from Australia says the name Alan means "the person who carries the flag in battle and been used in Kurdish language over 2500 years , also old Persian name for all indo European pepole in ancient India and Iran" and is of Kurdish origin.
- A user from Arizona, U.S. says the name Alan means "Rock, handsome, cheerful, pleasant".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Alan means "Handsome-old English / French / European".
- 2 people from the United States and Ireland agree the name Alan is of English / Irish origin and means "Little Rock".
- A user from Czech Republic says the name Alan is of Kurdish origin and means "The person who holds the flag in front the army".
- 2 submissions from Australia and Trinidad and Tobago agree the name Alan means "Handsome" and is of Aboriginal / English origin.
- According to a user from Delaware, U.S., the name Alan is of Celtic origin and means "The Rock".
- A user from Canada says the name Alan is of Kurdish origin and means "flag bearer".
- A user from Sweden says the name Alan is of Kurdish origin and means "Flag holder".
Etymology: OF. alan alant; cf. Sp. alano
From Old Breton Alan, name of early Breton saints, of disputed origin and meaning; brought to England by Normans. It may have been the name of a Celtic deity, the brother of Bran, Welsh Alawn, Celtic Alun, ‘harmony’. As an early Irish name, perhaps connected with ail (“noble”). Compare French Alain.
- A male given name from the Celtic languages.
From Latin Alānī, from Ancient Greek Ἀλανοί (Alanoí).
- (historical) A member of a group of Sarmatian tribes, nomadic pastoralists of the 1st millennium AD who spoke an Eastern Iranian language derived from Scytho-Sarmatian and which in turn evolved into modern Ossetian.
Alan was also found in the following language(s): Czech, Portuguese, Slovak, and Turkish
Notable Persons Named Alan
Notable Persons Named Alan
Alan Turing was a scientist in the fields of mathematics, cryptanalysis, logic, and computer science. Alan was given the name Alan Mathison Turing on June 23rd, 1912 in Maida Vale, London, England. He passed away on June 7th, 1954.
Alan Rickman was an actor and director. He was most prominent from 1978 to 2016. Alan was given the name Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman on February 21st, 1946 in Acton, London, England, UK. He left this life on January 14th, 2016.
Alan Alda is an actor, author, activist, director, and screenwriter. He has been prominent since 1958. Alan was given the name Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo by his parent Robert Alda on January 28th, 1936 in New York City, United States. Alan is also known as D'Abruzzo and Alfonso Joseph.
Alan Tudyk is an actor and voice artist. His most notable accomplishments were from 1997 to present. Alan was given the name Alan Wray Tudyk on March 16th, 1971 in El Paso, Texas, U.S. Alan is also known as Wray Nerely.
Alan Watts was a philosopher. Alan was born on January 6th, 1915 in Chislehurst, Kent, England. He breathed his last breath on November 16th, 1973.
Alan Ruschel is a soccer player for the Clube Atlético Paranaense, Sport Club Internacional, Esporte Clube Juventude, Esporte Clube Pelotas, Luverdense Esporte Clube, and Associação Chapecoense de Futebol. Alan was born on August 23rd, 1989 in Taquara, Brazil.
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- Alan Greenspan13th Chairman of the Federal Reserve
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- The Lord SugarMember of the House of Lords
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- Alan MenkenMusician
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- A. A. MilneWriter
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Alan
Notable Persons With the Last Name Alan
Alan is a soccer player for the Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao F.C., Londrina Esporte Clube, Fluminense FC, and FC Red Bull Salzburg. Alan was born on July 10th, 1989 in José Bonifácio, Brazil.
Lori Alan is an actor, comedian, voice acting, actress, and voice actress. She was most prominent from 1990 to present. Lori was born in Potomac, Maryland.
Jordan Alan is a director. He was most active from 1987 to present.
Buddy Alan is a country music singing. He plays Vocals. His career lasted from 1968 to 1978. Buddy was given the name Alan Edgar Owens on May 22nd, 1948 in Mesa, Arizona, United States. Buddy is also known as Owens and Alvis Alan (birth name).
Alan Alan was an escapologist, magician, escapology, and escapologistand magician. Alan was given the name Alan Rabinowitz in 1926 in London, England. He left this life on July 4th, 2014.
Ethnicity Distribution
Ethnicity | Alan | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
█ | White | 64.16% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 15.67% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 7.10% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.49% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.53% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 10.05% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Alan
People with the last name Alan are most frequently White, African American, or Hispanic or Latino
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