Allen is of English origin and means "harmonious" or "elegant". It is derived from the Old English elements 'æl' meaning elf, noble and 'mann' meaning man. The name Allen was popular in England during the Middle Ages, often used as a given name and also appearing in surnames due to its patronymic nature. Today, Allen continues to be widely used, ranking among the top 1000 names for boys in several countries.
"Six babies named Allen were born last year."