Alys vs Alison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Girl #465 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"noble type"

Origin: Old High German

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Alys Rank #5,224

Alison Rank #465

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

Is Alys or Alison more popular?

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

What do Alys and Alison mean?

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

Are Alys and Alison boy or girl names?

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