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Alann

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-un /ˈal.ən/Medium

Meaning: Alann is a modern spelling of Alan, a name of Breton/Celtic origin often glossed 'little rock' or 'handsome; cheerful.' The exact root is debated; the double-n spelling is contemporary.Low

In 30 seconds: A tidy respelling of a classic: Alann is a form of Alan, 'little rock' or 'handsome' (said 'AL-un').
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Origin LowCeltic, English
MeaningAlann is a modern spelling of Alan, a name of Breton/Celtic origin often glossed 'little rock' or 'handsome; cheerful.' The exact root is debated; the double-n spelling is contemporary.
U.S. rank (2025)#9760 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alann is a modern spelling of Alan, a name of Breton/Celtic origin carried into England after the Norman Conquest. Glosses include 'little rock' and 'handsome; cheerful,' though the root is debated. This spelling is contemporary (said 'AL-un').

The Alann spelling is rare in the U.S., against far heavier use of Alan and Allen. Classic in root, modern in look.

Did you know? Alann is a spelling of Alan, a Breton name brought to Britain by Norman times — often read as 'little rock' or 'handsome'; the double-n look is modern (said 'AL-un').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Alann — Spelling of Alan; Breton/Celtic; 'little rock'/'handsome'; debated

Variations

AlanAllenAllan

Nicknames

AlLanny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alann mean?

Alann is a form of Alan, often glossed 'little rock' or 'handsome; cheerful'; the root is debated.

How do you pronounce Alann?

It's said AL-un /ˈal.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alann a boy or girl name?

Alann is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Alann?

Alann is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S., though Alan is common.

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