Alyssa vs Logan

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

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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alyssa Rank #399
Logan Rank #46

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #399 for Alyssa.

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

Logan ___

  • Logan James
  • Logan Cole
  • Logan Reed
  • Logan Blake
  • Logan Scott
  • Logan Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alyssa

Tyler Madison Brandon Brianna Jordan

If you choose Logan

Mason Carter Riley Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyssa or Logan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Alyssa at #399 in the United States.

What do Alyssa and Logan mean?

Alyssa means "noble, exalted" (Germanic origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alyssa and Logan boy or girl names?

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

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