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Alun

Boy name · 61 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alun: 61 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 1980.

Alun is a Welsh name, a variant of the more common Alan or Allan, and is thought to derive from a Celtic word meaning "rock" or "harmony," though the exact origin remains debated. It is most famously borne by Alun Lewis, a celebrated Welsh poet of the mid-20th century whose work captured the trauma of World War II, and Alun Pugh, a Welsh Labour politician who served in the Welsh Assembly. The name also appears in Welsh place names, such as the Afon Alun river in South Wales, but it is not directly tied to a notable settlement named after a bearer. A further point of interest is that while Alun is distinctly Welsh, it shares a root with the Scottish name Allan, making it a lyrical, less common choice for parents seeking a Celtic link with a softer sound.