Alison vs Logan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alison

Girl #465 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble type"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#465
Total SSA Count
673
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Aly

Playground Safety Score

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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alison Rank #465
Logan Rank #46

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #465 for Alison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alison ___

  • Alison Grace
  • Alison Marie
  • Alison Jane
  • Alison Rose
  • Alison Kate
  • Alison Claire

Logan ___

  • Logan James
  • Logan Cole
  • Logan Reed
  • Logan Blake
  • Logan Scott
  • Logan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alison

Emily Lauren Claire Megan Dylan

If you choose Logan

Mason Carter Riley Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alison or Logan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Alison at #465 in the United States.

What do Alison and Logan mean?

Alison means "noble type" (Old High German origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alison and Logan boy or girl names?

Alison is primarily a girl name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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