Alan
BoyOrigin: Breton · French
Meaning
“Breton-Celtic name of uncertain meaning, sometimes glossed 'little rock' or 'harmony'”
Cultural Notes
Celtic name popularized by Breton settlers in medieval England; name of computing pioneer Alan Turing.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1950s
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Famous People Named Alan
- Alan Turing
- Alan Alda
- Alan Rickman
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