Don vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Boy #1,937 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Don Rank #1,797

Addison Rank #1,937

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 vs #1937 for Addison.

Is Don or Addison more popular?

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 compared to Addison at #1937 in the United States.

What do Don and Addison mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Don and Addison boy or girl names?

Don is primarily a boy name. Addison is primarily a boy name.