Alice vs Arabella

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

Playground Safety Score

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Arabella

Girl #206 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"yielding to prayer, easily entreated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,476
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Bella, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Arabella Rank #206

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #206 for Arabella.

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

Arabella ___

  • Arabella Rose
  • Arabella Jane
  • Arabella Claire
  • Arabella Grace
  • Arabella Mae
  • Arabella Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Arabella

Cecily Isadora Beatrice Sebastian Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Arabella more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Arabella at #206 in the United States.

What do Alice and Arabella mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin).

Are Alice and Arabella boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Arabella is primarily a girl name.

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