Alanis vs Chosen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alanis

Girl #2,072 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, little rock"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Canadian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,072
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alani, Lani

Playground Safety Score

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Chosen

Boy #620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"selected, set apart, elected"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American African American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#620
Total SSA Count
459
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cho, Chos, Chosy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alanis Rank #2,072
Chosen Rank #620

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 vs #2072 for Alanis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alanis ___

  • Alanis Marie
  • Alanis Grace
  • Alanis Rose
  • Alanis Jean
  • Alanis Lynn
  • Alanis Claire

Chosen ___

  • Chosen Michael
  • Chosen James
  • Chosen Elijah
  • Chosen Gabriel
  • Chosen Isaiah
  • Chosen David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanis

Maura Declan Fiona Brennan Siobhan

If you choose Chosen

Blessing Faith Zion Miracle Eden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanis or Chosen more popular?

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 compared to Alanis at #2072 in the United States.

What do Alanis and Chosen mean?

Alanis means "precious, little rock" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Chosen means "selected, set apart, elected" (Old English origin).

Are Alanis and Chosen boy or girl names?

Alanis is primarily a girl name. Chosen is primarily a boy name.

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