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Adison

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Pronounced AD-ih-sun /ˈæd.ɪ.sən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Addison — an English surname, 'son of Adam' (Adam, from Hebrew, 'man; the red earth'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Adam; child of the red earth: Adison spells Addison — 'son of Adam'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'AD-ih-sun').
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Addison — an English surname, 'son of Adam' (Adam, from Hebrew, 'man; the red earth'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7895 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,248

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719892025

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 — an English surname, 'son of Adam', with Adam from Hebrew, 'man; the red earth' (routes layered, which we note). Now overwhelmingly a girls' name. A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Addie).

In the U.S. it registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, son-of-Adam at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Addison means 'son of Adam' (Adam, Hebrew 'man; the red earth') — Adison is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'AD-ih-sun').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Addison — routes layered

Variations

AddisonAddisynAdyson

Nicknames

Addie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adison mean?

Adison spells Addison — English 'son of Adam'; the routes are layered.

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 used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Adison?

Adison is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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