Marlin vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #1,937 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Addison Rank #1,937

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Marlin or Addison more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Addison mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Marlin and Addison boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Addison is primarily a boy name.