Allison vs Charlotte

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allison

Girl #99 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted (via Alice)"

Origin: Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis)

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#99
Total SSA Count
2,622
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #99 for Allison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allison ___

  • Allison Grace
  • Allison Marie
  • Allison Elizabeth
  • Allison Rose
  • Allison Claire
  • Allison Jane

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

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Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Allison and Charlotte mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Allison and Charlotte boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Charlotte is primarily a girl name.

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