Allison vs Clanton

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

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Clanton

Boy #12,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay farm"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,263
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clan, Clay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Clanton Rank #12,263

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 vs #12263 for Clanton.

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

Clanton ___

  • Clanton James
  • Clanton Lee
  • Clanton Ray
  • Clanton Wayne
  • Clanton Dale
  • Clanton Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Clanton

Clayton Clinton Dalton Preston Colton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Clanton more popular?

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Clanton at #12263 in the United States.

What do Allison and Clanton mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Clanton means "clay settlement, clay farm" (Old English origin).

Are Allison and Clanton boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Clanton is primarily a boy name.

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