Alyssa vs Bennington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyssa

Girl #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, exalted"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#399
Total SSA Count
793
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Lyssa, Lisa

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alyssa Rank #399
Bennington Rank #10,944

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 vs #10944 for Bennington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyssa ___

  • Alyssa Marie
  • Alyssa Grace
  • Alyssa Rose
  • Alyssa Nicole
  • Alyssa Faith
  • Alyssa Ann

Bennington ___

  • Bennington James
  • Bennington William
  • Bennington Charles
  • Bennington Edward
  • Bennington Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyssa or Bennington more popular?

Alyssa is more popular, ranked #399 compared to Bennington at #10944 in the United States.

What do Alyssa and Bennington mean?

Alyssa means "noble, exalted" (Germanic origin). Bennington means "Settlement of Beonna; from Benna village" (Old English origin).

Are Alyssa and Bennington boy or girl names?

Alyssa is primarily a girl name. Bennington is primarily a boy name.

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