Alison vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alison

Girl #465 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"noble type"

Origin: Old High German

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Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Alison Rank #465

Alys Rank #5,224

Alison is more popular, ranked #465 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Alison or Alys more popular?

Alison is more popular, ranked #465 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alison and Alys mean?

Alison means "noble type" (Old High German origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Alison and Alys boy or girl names?

Alison is primarily a girl name. Alys is primarily a girl name.