| Meaning | handsome, cheerful |
| Origin | Celtic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | A-len |
Alen offers a streamlined alternative to more common variations, providing familiarity with a twist of uniqueness. This spelling choice demonstrates thoughtful individuality without straying into unconventional territory. The name's clean, efficient structure appeals to those who appreciate minimalist aesthetics and straightforward communication. Alen works across numerous cultural contexts, with slight pronunciation variations that enhance rather than complicate its use. Parents who choose this spelling often value names that are neither too common nor too obscure, finding that sweet spot of recognizability. The name ages gracefully, equally suitable for a playful child and a successful professional. Alen pairs harmoniously with diverse middle names and surnames, its simplicity allowing other name elements to shine. Children bearing this name benefit from its lack of strong stereotypes or associations, allowing their own personality to define it. The spelling creates just enough distinction to feel special while maintaining easy pronunciation. Alen represents intelligent naming—familiar enough to feel comfortable, different enough to stand out.
| Al |
| Allie |
| Len |
| A |
| Lenny |
| Alen Bokšić | Croatian footballer |
| Alen Halilović | Croatian footballer |
| Alen Pamić | Croatian basketball player |
| Alen Škoro | Croatian musician |
| Alen Islamović | Bosnian rock musician |
| Alen Markaryan | Armenian weightlifter |
| Alen Muković | Bosnian singer |
| Alen Stevanović | Serbian footballer |
| Alen Biševac | Serbian footballer |
| Alen Osmanović | Bosnian basketball player |
| Alen Šćuric | Bosnian footballer |
| Alen Alempijević | Serbian basketball coach |
| Alen Horvat | Croatian footballer |
| Alen Kobilica | Slovenian judoka |
| Alen Peternac | Croatian footballer |
| Alen Avdić | Bosnian radio host |
| Alen Topić | Croatian basketball player |
| Alen Omić | Slovenian basketball player |
| Alen Ajman | Slovenian footballer |
| Alen Šebo | Slovak footballer |
| Alen Stajko | character in the "Igla Ispod Praga" novel |
| Alen Green | character in the "Alen Green" series |
| Alen Dimeas | character in the "Codex Alera" series by Jim Butcher |
| Alen Geere | character in the "Shadows of the Apt" series by Adrian Tchaikovsky |
| Alen Forsythe | character in the "Tales of the Otori" series by Lian Hearn |
| Alen Vaisey | character in the "Cadfael" series by Ellis Peters |
| Alen Kent | character in the "Time Wars" series by Simon Hawke |
| Alen Quaits | character in the "Myst" series of video games |
| Alen Bregain | character in the "King's Dark Tidings" series by Kel Kade |
| Alen Troz | character in the "Forgotten Realms" series by R.A. Salvatore |
| Alen Arvandus | character in the "Star Trek - The Next Generation" novel "The Buried Age" by Christopher L. Bennett |
| Alen Arthalion | character in the "Everquest" video game |
| Alen Varlen | character in the "Elder Scrolls" series of video games |
| Alen Sallow | character in the "Worm" web serial by Wildbow |
| Alen Mirralls | character in the "Rain Wild Chronicles" series by Robin Hobb |
| Alen Nightwalker | character in the "Legend of Drizzt" series by R.A. Salvatore |
| Alen Warf | character in the "Dune" series by Frank Herbert |
| Alen Venturis | character in the "Dragonriders of Pern" series by Anne McCaffrey |
| Alen Rhindon | character in the "Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan |
| Alen Volyar | character in the "Star Wars" expanded universe |