Kennedy vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedy

Boy #1,744 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"helmeted chief; armored head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #1,937 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kennedy Rank #1,744

Addison Rank #1,937

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #1744 vs #1937 for Addison.

Is Kennedy or Addison more popular?

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #1744 compared to Addison at #1937 in the United States.

What do Kennedy and Addison mean?

Kennedy means "helmeted chief; armored head" (Irish Gaelic origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Kennedy and Addison boy or girl names?

Kennedy is primarily a boy name. Addison is primarily a boy name.