Addison

At a Glance

Meaning

Son of Adam, from a medieval pet-form of Adam plus '-son'

Origin

English (patronymic surname)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

AD-ih-sunListen

Addison is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Adam,' formed from a medieval pet-form of Adam plus '-son.' It's an English name with a vintage style, pronounced AD-ih-sun. You may see it reworded on some baby-name sites as 'daughter of Adam' to match its current popularity for girls, but that's not accurate — the name's literal meaning is 'son of Adam,' regardless of who's wearing it today.

Meaning & Origin of Addison

Meaning: Son of Adam, from a medieval pet-form of Adam plus '-son'.

Origin: English (patronymic surname).

A common claim: Sometimes reworded on baby-name sites as 'daughter of Adam' to fit its current popularity as a girls' name Actually: The name is a patronymic literally meaning 'son of Adam' — its use for girls today is a modern trend, not a change in the word's literal meaning.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Addison

Popularity of Addison

Addison peaked at #11 in 2007 with 11,949 babies given the name, and has since settled to #68 in 2024 with a count of 3,327.

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FAQ

What does the name Addison mean?

Son of Adam, from a medieval pet-form of Adam plus ‘-son’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Addison?

Addison is pronounced AD-ih-sun (IPA: /ˈædɪsən/).

Is Addison a popular name right now?

Addison peaked at #11 in 2007 and is ranked #68 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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