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Alisson

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Pronounced AL-ih-sun /ˈælɪsən/High

Meaning: Variant spelling of Alison/Allison, a medieval diminutive of the Old French name Alice, itself from Old High German Adalheidis meaning 'noble kind' (from adal, noble + heid, kind/type)High

In 30 seconds: Alisson is a double-s spelling variant of the popular classic Allison, meaning 'noble kind.' Familiar and warmly accessible, it carries the same timeless appeal with a personal spelling twist.
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Origin HighOld French, Germanic
MeaningVariant spelling of Alison/Allison, a medieval diminutive of the Old French name Alice, itself from Old High German Adalheidis meaning 'noble kind' (from adal, noble + heid, kind/type)
U.S. rank (2025)#511 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births580 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,044

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Alisson is a variant of Alison, which originated as a medieval French diminutive of Alice. Alice derives from the Old High German Adalheidis — a compound of adal (noble) and heid (kind, type), yielding 'noble kind.' The name traveled to England with the Normans and became widespread in medieval times.

Allison/Alison has been consistently popular in the United States since the mid-20th century. The Alisson spelling with double-s reflects a contemporary personalization, popular in Latin American communities where the name is common. It charts modestly alongside the more standard Allison.

Did you know? The name Alice — from which Alison/Allison descends — was catapulted to worldwide fame by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865), one of the most translated books in history.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Allison — etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AllisonAlisonAlysonAllyson

Nicknames

AliAllieSonny

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If you like Alisson…

Allison— the most common spelling of the same medieval French name
Alyson— another popular respelling sharing the same sound and origin
Addison— three-syllable -son girls' name in the same contemporary category
Alice— the original parent name from which all Alisson/Allison forms descend

Frequently Asked

What does the name Alisson mean?

Alisson is a variant of Allison, from the medieval French diminutive of Alice, which comes from Germanic Adalheidis meaning 'noble kind.'

How do you pronounce Alisson?

It is said AL-ih-sun — three syllables, stress on the first, identical to Allison.

Is Alisson a boy or girl name?

Alisson is used exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Alisson?

Alisson is a less common spelling of Allison, popular particularly in Latin American communities, and charts modestly in U.S. rankings.