Addison vs Allison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Allison Rank #99

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 vs #99 for Allison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addison ___

  • Addison Grace
  • Addison Mae
  • Addison Rose
  • Addison Claire
  • Addison Lee
  • Addison Kate

Allison ___

  • Allison Grace
  • Allison Marie
  • Allison Elizabeth
  • Allison Rose
  • Allison Claire
  • Allison Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Allison more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Addison and Allison mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin).

Are Addison and Allison boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Allison is primarily a girl name.

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