Alanna vs London

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alanna

Girl #289 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little child; dear child (endearment)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#289
Total SSA Count
1,096
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lanna, Lana, Allie

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London

Girl #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the city of London"

Origin: English place name

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#355
Total SSA Count
872
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Londi, Lon, Donnie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alanna Rank #289
London Rank #355

Alanna is more popular, ranked #289 vs #355 for London.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alanna ___

  • Alanna Rose
  • Alanna Marie
  • Alanna Grace
  • Alanna Kate
  • Alanna Claire
  • Alanna Jane

London ___

  • London Rose
  • London Grace
  • London Mae
  • London Paige
  • London Belle
  • London Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanna

Fiona Sienna Maeve Delaney Declan

If you choose London

Brooklyn Paris Sydney Phoenix Austin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanna or London more popular?

Alanna is more popular, ranked #289 compared to London at #355 in the United States.

What do Alanna and London mean?

Alanna means "little child; dear child (endearment)" (Irish Gaelic origin). London means "from the city of London" (English place name origin).

Are Alanna and London boy or girl names?

Alanna is primarily a girl name. London is primarily a girl name.

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