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Haddon

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Pronounced HAD-un /ˈhæd.ən/High

Meaning: From the English place name and surname Haddon, from Old English haeth ('heath, heather') plus dun ('hill') — 'heather hill'. Used as a given name mainly for boys; its use for a girl is rare, and we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: Haddon is an English place-and-surname name — 'heather hill' (said 'HAD-un'). More often a boy's name; we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom the English place name and surname Haddon, from Old English haeth ('heath, heather') plus dun ('hill') — 'heather hill'. Used as a given name mainly for boys; its use for a girl is rare, and we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#14029 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920162024

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

Haddon comes from Old English haeth ('heath') and dun ('hill'), a place name found across England and carried into surname use. Like many English surnames it has moved into first-name territory, chiefly for boys; for girls it remains rare and reads as a modern surname pick. We note the lean (said 'HAD-un').

For girls it appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, surname-crisp, and English.

Did you know? Haddon Hall in Derbyshire is one of England's best-preserved medieval houses, and its name says what it is: a hill covered in heather. As a given name it leans boy, which we note (said 'HAD-un').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Haddon — Old English place name 'heather hill'; boys' lean noted

Variations

HaddenHadenHadon

Nicknames

HaddieDon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haddon mean?

Haddon means 'heather hill', from Old English haeth ('heath') and dun ('hill').

How do you pronounce Haddon?

It's said HAD-un /ˈhæd.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haddon a boy or girl name?

It is more often a boy's name; for girls it is rare and reads as a modern surname pick. We note the lean.

How popular is Haddon?

Haddon is rare for girls in the U.S., with heavier use on the boys' side.

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