Alan
Meaning of Alan
Alan is a male name with English roots, pronounced as AL-uhn. It has two popular variations, Allan and Allen. The name Alan saw its peak popularity in the 1950s and 1960s in the U.S., consistently ranking within the top 50 most chosen baby names during that period. Despite declining slightly in usage over recent decades, it has remained a steadfast choice for parents, maintaining a position within the top 200 names consistently since the early 1900s. With its history and enduring presence, Alan represents a classic choice that offers both familiarity and distinction.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AL-uhn (/ˈælən/)
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Notable People Named Alan
| Alan Moore is a renowned English author famous for his influential work in comic books, including Watchmen and V for Vendetta, and is considered one of the best comic book writers in the English language. |
| Alan Mathison Turing was an influential English mathematician, computer scientist, and philosopher, widely regarded as the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. |
| Alan Lomax was a prominent American ethnomusicologist and folklorist known for his extensive field recordings of 20th-century folk music, which played a significant role in preserving and reviving folk music traditions in the US and England. |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. was an American astronaut who was the second person and the first American to travel into space in 1961, and later became the fifth and oldest person to walk on the Moon in 1971 at the age of 47. |
| Alan Wilson Watts was an English writer and speaker who popularized Eastern philosophy for Western audiences. |
| Alan Rickman - Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman was a renowned English actor and director with a distinctive voice, known for his work in both modern and classical theatre productions. |
| Alan Michael Sugar, Baron Sugar is a prominent British business magnate, known for founding Amstrad and later selling his stake in the company to BSkyB in 2007. |
| Alan Alda is a multi-talented American actor, author, and director, best known for his role as Captain Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the TV series M*A*S*H. |
| Alan Irwin Menken is a highly acclaimed American composer and music director, best known for his work on numerous Disney films, winning multiple Academy Awards and other prestigious accolades throughout his career. |
| Alan Eugene Jackson is a renowned American singer-songwriter known for his neotraditional country style and numerous hit albums. |
| Alan Cumming is a highly acclaimed Scottish actor known for his award-winning performances on stage and screen. |
| Alan Hovhaness was a highly prolific American composer known for his extensive body of work, including over 500 surviving compositions. |
| Alan LaVern Bean was an accomplished American astronaut, naval officer, and artist who was the fourth person to walk on the Moon. |
| Alan Wray Tudyk is an American actor known for his roles in films like A Knight's Tale, I, Robot, and Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, as well as for voicing characters in Walt Disney Animation Studios films. |
| Alan Michael Ritchson is an American actor known for his roles in Smallville, Blue Mountain State, Blood Drive, Titans, and Reacher. |
