Allan
Meaning of Allan
Allan is a popular male name with origins in the Celtic language. It is pronounced as AL-uhn (/ˈælən/) in both American English and British English. The name Allan has variations, such as Alan, but they all share the same pronunciation. In recent years, the name Allan has been moderately used for newborn boys in the United States. It peaked in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, consistently ranking within the top 400 names given to baby boys. Since then, its popularity has gradually declined, but it remains a classic and timeless choice for parents seeking a strong and traditional name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AL-uhn (/ˈælən/)
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Notable People Named Allan
| The Reverend Allan MacDonald was a Scottish Roman Catholic priest, activist for tenant rights during the Highland Clearances, and a renowned poet and folklorist in Scottish Gaelic literature. |
| Allan David Bloom was an influential American philosopher, classicist, and academic who taught at several prestigious universities. |
| Allan Ramsay was a versatile Scottish poet, playwright, and publisher who had a significant impact on the literary scene in both Scotland and England during the early Enlightenment period. |
| Allan Charles Wilson was a pioneering biochemist and evolutionary biologist known for his groundbreaking work in molecular approaches to understanding evolutionary change and human evolution. |
| Allan Marques Loureiro, also known as Allan, is a Brazilian footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Al Wahda in the United Arab Emirates. |
| Allan Harry Beckett MBE was an English civil engineer known for designing the 'Whale' floating roadway crucial to the success of the Mulberry harbour used in the Normandy Landings. |
| Allan Michael Rock is a Canadian lawyer, former politician, diplomat, and university administrator who served as Canada's ambassador to the United Nations and held prominent positions in the Cabinet of Jean Chrétien. |
| Allan Lane - Allan "Rocky" Lane was a prominent American cowboy actor in the 1940s and 1950s, known for his role as Red Ryder and as the voice of Mister Ed. |
| Allan Braham - Allan John Witney Braham was an English art historian, architectural historian, author, and art gallery curator, known for his role as Deputy Director at the National Gallery, London. |
| Allan John Clarke, also known as "Sniffer," is a retired professional footballer who played for several teams in the Football League and earned 19 international caps for England. |
| Allan Houston is a former NBA player known for his time with the New York Knicks and his appearances in the NBA All-Star Team, as well as winning a gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. |
| Allan Emrys Blakeney was the tenth premier of Saskatchewan and leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) from 1971 to 1982. |
| Allan James Myers is an accomplished Australian barrister, academic, businessman, landowner, and philanthropist who previously served as the Chancellor of the University of Melbourne. |
| Allan Hunter is a former international footballer and manager who played for various clubs and later managed Colchester United. |
| Allan John Russell is a Scottish former professional footballer and set-piece coach for EFL Championship club Norwich City. |
