Addison vs Canon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Addison

Boy #1,937 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Addison Rank #1,937

Canon Rank #1,929

Canon is more popular, ranked #1929 vs #1937 for Addison.

Is Addison or Canon more popular?

Canon is more popular, ranked #1929 compared to Addison at #1937 in the United States.

What do Addison and Canon mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin).

Are Addison and Canon boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a boy name. Canon is primarily a boy name.