Allen: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Allen | Boys
Origin of the name Allen:
Variant of Alan, a Celtic name of uncertain etymology. Alan was brought to England by the Normans during the Conquest. The name was borne by Alan, earl of Brittany, a follower of William the Conqueror.
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Global Popularity of the Name Allen
- #294 in United States
