Addison vs Sylvester

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 #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

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Addison Rank #1,937

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Addison or Sylvester more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Addison and Sylvester mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Addison and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.