Allison vs Madelyn

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

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Madelyn

Girl #65 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high tower, elevated"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#65
Total SSA Count
3,364
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Mae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Madelyn Rank #65

Madelyn is more popular, ranked #65 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

Madelyn ___

  • Madelyn Rose
  • Madelyn Grace
  • Madelyn Claire
  • Madelyn Anne
  • Madelyn Elizabeth
  • Madelyn Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Madelyn

Sophie Charlotte Benjamin Elijah Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Madelyn more popular?

Madelyn is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Allison and Madelyn mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Madelyn means "high tower, elevated" (Greek origin).

Are Allison and Madelyn boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Madelyn is primarily a girl name.

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