Allison vs Gemma

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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Gemma

Girl #203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gem, precious stone"

Origin: Latin/Italian

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#203
Total SSA Count
1,514
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Gemma Rank #203

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 vs #203 for Gemma.

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

Gemma ___

  • Gemma Rose
  • Gemma Jane
  • Gemma Louise
  • Gemma Claire
  • Gemma Elise
  • Gemma Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Gemma more popular?

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Gemma at #203 in the United States.

What do Allison and Gemma mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Gemma means "gem, precious stone" (Latin/Italian origin).

Are Allison and Gemma boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Gemma is primarily a girl name.

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