Allison vs Clearance

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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Clearance

Boy #12,224 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American African American Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,224
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clear, Clarence, C

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Clearance Rank #12,224

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 vs #12224 for Clearance.

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

Clearance ___

  • Clearance James
  • Clearance Edward
  • Clearance William
  • Clearance Thomas
  • Clearance Lee
  • Clearance Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Clearance

Clarence Lawrence Florence Terrance Patience

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Clearance more popular?

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Clearance at #12224 in the United States.

What do Allison and Clearance mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Clearance means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Allison and Clearance boy or girl names?

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

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