Allison vs Penelope

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
Penelope Rank #28

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 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

Penelope ___

  • Penelope Rose
  • Penelope Jane
  • Penelope Claire
  • Penelope Grace
  • Penelope Anne
  • Penelope Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Penelope

Theodore Athena Jasper Phoebe Sebastien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Penelope more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Allison at #99 in the United States.

What do Allison and Penelope mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin).

Are Allison and Penelope boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Penelope is primarily a girl name.

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