Allison vs Josephine

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
Josephine Rank #56

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 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

Josephine ___

  • Josephine Claire
  • Josephine Anne
  • Josephine Rose
  • Josephine Louise
  • Josephine Grace
  • Josephine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Josephine

Theodore Sebastian Eleanor Adelaide Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Josephine more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Allison and Josephine mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allison and Josephine boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Josephine is primarily a girl name.

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