Alanis vs Siobhan

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

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Popularity Comparison

Alanis Rank #2,072
Siobhan Rank #1,931

Siobhan is more popular, ranked #1931 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

Siobhan ___

  • Siobhan Rose
  • Siobhan Mary
  • Siobhan Grace
  • Siobhan Fiona
  • Siobhan Claire
  • Siobhan Brigid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanis

Maura Declan Fiona Brennan Siobhan

If you choose Siobhan

Aoife Niamh Cormac Declan Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanis or Siobhan more popular?

Siobhan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Alanis at #2072 in the United States.

What do Alanis and Siobhan mean?

Alanis means "precious, little rock" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Siobhan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alanis and Siobhan boy or girl names?

Alanis is primarily a girl name. Siobhan is primarily a girl name.

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