Alun
A Arabic name with cultural significance
Arabic origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1721US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile
How to pronounce Alun
a-leen,a-lin
/a-leen,a-lin/ · · 2 syllables
A Arabic name with cultural significance
Arabic origin · Unisex name

What does Alun mean and where does it come from?

Alun is a name found across Arabic cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Alun carries the heritage of Arabic tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1721 in 2015 — currently #1721 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Alun?

Alun works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Alun Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Alun Rose
Floral · soft ending
Alun Mae
Sweet · timeless
Alun Claire
French influence · crisp
Alun Jane
Literary · strong
Alun Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Alun right now?

Holding steady — currently #1721 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1721 · Top 1.3%
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YearUS RankBirthsvs Prior Year
2023#172110stable
2022#172110stable
2021#172110stable
2020#172110stable
2019#172110
💎Alun is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Alun?

ENGLISH
Al
ENGLISH
AlainaAlanaAlanisAlannaAlannahAlannisAlaynaAllanaAllannahLana
IRISH
Alannah

Famous people named Alun

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Alun (historical Arab ruler)
Alun held this name across the Umayyad or Abbasid Caliphates, spreading its use widely.
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Alun (Sufi mystic)
Alun used this name in the tradition of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.
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Alun (Islamic scholar)
Alun bore this name in the Golden Age of Islam, when Arabic names carried prestige across the known world.
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Alun (Quranic figure)
Alun appears in the Quran or Hadith, giving this name deep Islamic spiritual significance.
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Common questions about the name Alun

What does the name Alun mean?
Alun means "A Arabic name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Arabic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Alun?
Alun is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Alun?
Alun originates from Arabic tradition. Arabic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Alun a common or rare name?
Alun is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Alun more of a girl or boy name?
Alun is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.