Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

HomeBaby Names DirectoryAdison

Adison

♂ Boy

Pronounced AD-ih-sun /ˈæd.ɪ.sən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Addison, an English surname meaning 'son of Adam' (Adam, 'earth; man'). A modern surname-style given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-style name: Adison spells Addison, 'son of Adam' (said 'AD-ih-sun'). Crisp and modern.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Addison, an English surname meaning 'son of Adam' (Adam, 'earth; man'). A modern surname-style given name.
U.S. rank (2023)#12267 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 652

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419262023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adison is a spelling of Addison, 'son of Adam,' an English surname turned given name. It reads modern and tidy — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'AD-ih-sun').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Adison respells Addison, an English surname meaning 'son of Adam' — a crisp, modern surname-name that reads as friendly and current (said 'AD-ih-sun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Adison — Addison variant; English 'son of Adam'

Variations

AddisonAdissonAddisyn

Nicknames

AdiSonny

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Adison…

Addison— the standard spelling
Emerson— a like -son surname name
Adler— a like Ad- surname name
Dawson— a like -son given name

Explore names like Adison

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Adison mean?

Adison is a spelling of Addison, an English surname meaning 'son of Adam.'

How do you pronounce Adison?

It's said AD-ih-sun /ˈæd.ɪ.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adison a boy or girl name?

Adison is a boy's name.

How popular is Adison?

Adison is a rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia