Ella vs Allison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #30
Total SSA Count: 5,685
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #99
Total SSA Count: 2,622
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ella Rank #30

Allison Rank #99

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #99 for Allison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Allison more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Ella and Allison mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin).

Are Ella and Allison boy or girl names?

Ella is primarily a girl name. Allison is primarily a girl name.

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