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Addison
Addison is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Addison? It is a boy name, rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Adron.
Addison meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Addison has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Addison to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Addison as A·D·D·I·S·O·N, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Addison is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Addison variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Addisona, Addisone, Addisony, Addiso.
- Nicknames: Addi and A.
- Middle names: Pair Addison with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Addison middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Adron, Auston, Ashton, Alston, Atticus — full picks on the sibling names for Addison guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Addison? Browse our names like Addison guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Addison
What does the name Addison mean?
Addison has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Addison?
Addison originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Addison?
Addison has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Addison a boy's or girl's name?
Addison is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Addison in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Addison sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Addison?
Names that share Addison's sound and style include Adron, Auston, Ashton, Alston, Atticus.
What middle names pair well with Addison?
Good middle-name fits for Addison pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Addison is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Addison is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Addison?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Addison share its rhythm without rhyming — Adron, Auston, Ashton all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.