Alys vs Purity

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,224
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Ali, Lys

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Purity

Girl #5,419 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moral and spiritual purity"

Origin: Latin puritas

Cultural Roots

English Kenyan East African Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,419
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pure, Puri

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Popularity Comparison

Alys Rank #5,224
Purity Rank #5,419

Alys is more popular, ranked #5224 vs #5419 for Purity.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alys ___

  • Alys Meredith
  • Alys Eirwen
  • Alys Rose
  • Alys Seren
  • Alys Faye
  • Alys Blanche

Purity ___

  • Purity Grace
  • Purity Faith
  • Purity Joy
  • Purity Hope
  • Purity Anne
  • Purity Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alys

Rhys Bethan Eirlys Seren Gawain

If you choose Purity

Charity Mercy Patience Blessing Emmanuel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alys or Purity more popular?

Alys is more popular, ranked #5224 compared to Purity at #5419 in the United States.

What do Alys and Purity mean?

Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin). Purity means "moral and spiritual purity" (Latin puritas origin).

Are Alys and Purity boy or girl names?

Alys is primarily a girl name. Purity is primarily a girl name.

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