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Alan

Gender: Boy Meaning: Rock Origin: Gaelic Pronunciation: A lun Related Names: Allen, Allan

Alan: Popularity

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200th+ most popular boys name in the UK

204 recorded births
in 2008

User rating:  Star: on Star: on Star: on Star: on Star: off ( 3.59 from 102 votes )


Additional information about the name Alan:

Alan is of Celtic origin, with the uncertain derivation being from a word meaning 'rock'. It was introduced into England by followers of William the Conqueror.

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