| Meaning | son of Adam |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Addison |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ad-di-son |
When it comes to selecting a name for your newborn son, Addison offers a blend of timeless elegance and a touch of modernity. This English-origin name holds a rich history, originally derived from the patronymic surname meaning "son of Adam." Its connection to the classic name Adam, with its deep-rooted Hebrew origins, lends it a sense of tradition and familiarity.
The name Addison carries a distinguished charm, making it suitable for boys of all generations. Its variations like Adison, Adisson, and Addisyn provide options to personalize the name while maintaining its essence. The nickname "Addie" adds a delightful and affectionate touch, perfect for your little one.
Throughout history, notable figures like architect Addison Mizner and baseball player Addison Russell have borne this name with pride, leaving their mark in various fields. Moreover, fictional characters like Addison Shepherd from Grey's Anatomy and Addison Carver from Dead Space add a pop culture flair to the name's versatility.
Choosing Addison for your baby boy is embracing a name that combines heritage and contemporary appeal, a name that will stand the test of time while your son creates his own unique story.
| Addy |
| Sonny |
| Son |
| Ad |
| Addison Russell | Baseball player |
| Addison Timlin | Actor |
| Addison Farmer | Jazz musician |
| Addison Markham | Politician |
| Addison Reed | Baseball player |
| Addison S. McClure | Writer |
| Addison C. Harris | Politician |
| Addison Mizner | Architect |
| Addison G. Foster | Businessman |
| Addison G. "Buddy" Foster | Film producer |
| Addison O'Dea | Cricketer |
| Addison Robert Waugh | Artist |
| Addison Richards | Actor |
| Addison Powell | Actor |
| Addison L. Green | Politician |
| Addison E. Southard | Author |
| Addison Albro | Politician |
| Addison Shepherd | Grey's Anatomy |
| Addison Forbes Montgomery | Grey's Anatomy/Private Practice |
| Addison Carver | Video game character - Dead Space |
| Addison "Adam" Kane | TV series - Alias |
| Addison "Addy" Finch | Book - "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" |
| Addison "Addy" Wilson | TV series - "Z Nation" |
| Addison Corday | TV series - "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Addison Dewitt | Film - "All About Eve" |
| Addison "Addy" Hanlon | TV series - "Unforgettable" |
| Addison "Addie" Singer | TV series - "Unfabulous" |
| Addison "Addison" Schacht | Book - "Why We Broke Up" |
| Addison Karner | Film - "Piranha 3DD" |
| Addison Crowe | Film - "The Fault in Our Stars" |
| Addison Sinclair | Video game character - "Choices - Stories You Play" |
| Addison "Addison" Teague | Film - "Jaws - The Revenge" |
| Addison Bennett | Film - "Palo Alto" |
| Addison Teller | TV series - "CSI - NY" |
| Addison "Addy" Fisher | TV series - "Make It or Break It" |
| Addison "Addy" Kromer | Film - "The Grace of Jake" |