Alice vs Willow

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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Willow

Girl #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
4,653
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Will, Wills, Willa

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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Willow Rank #41

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 vs #62 for Alice.

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

Willow ___

  • Willow Rose
  • Willow Jane
  • Willow Mae
  • Willow Grace
  • Willow Claire
  • Willow Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Willow

Ivy Hazel Violet Jasper Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Alice at #62 in the United States.

What do Alice and Willow mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Willow means "From Old English 'welig', the willow tree; a nature name associated with flowing water and healing" (English origin).

Are Alice and Willow boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Willow is primarily a girl name.

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