Addison

Meaning: son of Adam · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

An English surname meaning 'son of Adam' (from the medieval diminutive Addy). It became a popular girls' name in the US in the 2000s.

Nicknames

Addie, Addy

Variants & related names

Addyson, Adison

Addison name art

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FAQ

What does the name Addison mean?

Addison means “son of Adam”. It comes from English.

Is Addison a popular name?

Yes — Addison has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Addison?

Addie, Addy.

What are other forms of Addison?

Addyson, Adison.

Similar names

Josie · Paige · Samantha · Mae · Pearl · Winter

More: names starting with A · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.