Vivian vs Allison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vivian

Girl #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"alive, lively"

Origin: Latin (vivianus)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #77
Total SSA Count: 3,088
Syllables: 3
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

Vivian Rank #77

Allison Rank #99

Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 vs #99 for Allison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vivian or Allison more popular?

Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Vivian and Allison mean?

Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin). Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin).

Are Vivian and Allison boy or girl names?

Vivian is primarily a girl name. Allison is primarily a girl name.

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