Alison vs Mallory

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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Popularity Comparison

Alison Rank #465
Mallory Rank #412

Mallory is more popular, ranked #412 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

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alison

Emily Lauren Claire Megan Dylan

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alison or Mallory more popular?

Mallory is more popular, ranked #412 compared to Alison at #465 in the United States.

What do Alison and Mallory mean?

Alison means "noble type" (Old High German origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Alison and Mallory boy or girl names?

Alison is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.

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