Alice vs Allison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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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
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Allison Rank #99

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #99 for Allison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

Allison ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Allison more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Alice and Allison mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin).

Are Alice and Allison boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Allison is primarily a girl name.

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