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Alysson
Pronounced AL-i-sən /ˈæl.ɪ.sən/High
Meaning: Variant of Allison, a medieval Norman French diminutive of Alice — from Germanic Adalheidis, 'noble' — later reinforced by the surname meaning 'Alice's son'High
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Alysson is one of the many spellings of Allison, which began in medieval France as a diminutive of Alice — Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobleness' — and persisted in Scotland long after fading elsewhere; the surname Allison, 'Alice's (or Allen's) son', later reinforced it. The name's twentieth-century American boom spawned Alison, Allyson, Alisson, and this double-s y-form.
Brazilian and Hispanic communities have also used Alysson (occasionally for boys, after Brazilian footballers named Alisson). For girls in the U.S. it remains a rare variant of a midcentury-to-90s favorite.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Alysson Paradis (1984-)French actress and younger sister of Vanessa Paradis
- ★Alysson Paolinelli (1936-)Brazilian agronomist and former government minister
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Alysson mean?
Alysson is a variant of Allison, a medieval diminutive of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, meaning 'noble'.
How do you pronounce Alysson?
It's said AL-i-sən /ˈæl.ɪ.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Alysson a boy or girl name?
Alysson is mainly a girl's name in the U.S.; Brazil uses similar spellings for boys.
How popular is Alysson?
Alysson is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Allison is the familiar classic.