Allison vs Samantha

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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Samantha

Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#127
Total SSA Count
2,221
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy, Sami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allison Rank #99
Samantha Rank #127

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 vs #127 for Samantha.

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

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Samantha more popular?

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Samantha at #127 in the United States.

What do Allison and Samantha mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allison and Samantha boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.

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