Alice vs Amy

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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Amy

Girl #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, much loved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,344
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Amy Rank #228

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #228 for Amy.

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

Amy ___

  • Amy Rose
  • Amy Grace
  • Amy Elizabeth
  • Amy Louise
  • Amy Jane
  • Amy Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Amy

Emma Claire Beth Kate Sara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Amy more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Amy at #228 in the United States.

What do Alice and Amy mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Amy means "beloved, much loved" (Old French origin).

Are Alice and Amy boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Amy is primarily a girl name.

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