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Quick answerThe given name 'Addison' means "son of Adam," derived from the English surname formed from the medieval given name 'Addie' (a diminutive of Adam) plus the patronymic suffix '-son'.

English · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#84
TrendStable
Peak year2007
Syllables3
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 7
Global rank#84

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Addison

The given name 'Addison' means "son of Adam," derived from the English surname formed from the medieval given name 'Addie' (a diminutive of Adam) plus the patronymic suffix '-son'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Addison' means "son of Adam," derived from the English surname formed from the medieval given name 'Addie' (a diminutive of Adam) plus the patronymic suffix '-son'. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom, with no specific religious affiliation, though it gained popularity as a unisex name in the late 20th century.

Addison currently ranks #84 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.

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