Allison vs Vera

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
Vera Rank #226

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 vs #226 for Vera.

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

Vera ___

  • Vera Rose
  • Vera Louise
  • Vera Grace
  • Vera Mae
  • Vera Jane
  • Vera Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Allison

Madison Paige Taylor Hailey Emma

If you choose Vera

Hugo Felix Iris Cora Otto

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allison or Vera more popular?

Allison is more popular, ranked #99 compared to Vera at #226 in the United States.

What do Allison and Vera mean?

Allison means "noble, exalted (via Alice)" (Old French (Aalis) from Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Allison and Vera boy or girl names?

Allison is primarily a girl name. Vera is primarily a girl name.

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