Addison vs Oswald

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 #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

English German American

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Addison Rank #1,937

Oswald Rank #2,124

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #2124 for Oswald.

Is Addison or Oswald more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Oswald at #2124 in the United States.

What do Addison and Oswald mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin).

Are Addison and Oswald boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a boy name. Oswald is primarily a boy name.