Addison - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Addison \a-ddi-son\ is pronounced AD-ih-sun. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of Adam". Surname used as a given name. The surname was derived from Addie or Adie, a medieval (and occasional modern) pet form of Adam. The English poet and essayist Joseph Addison was popular and influential through the 18th century.

Addison has 6 variant forms: Ad, Addeson, Addie, Addy, Adison and Adisson.

Baby names that sound like Addison are Eddison and Edison.

Addison is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Addison. Click here to compare Addison with related baby names.