Addilyn vs Zelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelda

Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#745
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel

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Popularity Comparison

Addilyn Rank #773
Zelda Rank #745

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 vs #773 for Addilyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addilyn ___

  • Addilyn Rose
  • Addilyn Grace
  • Addilyn Mae
  • Addilyn Claire
  • Addilyn Jane
  • Addilyn Faith

Zelda ___

  • Zelda Rose
  • Zelda June
  • Zelda Pearl
  • Zelda Mae
  • Zelda Violet
  • Zelda Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Addilyn

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If you choose Zelda

Beatrix Hazel Winifred Clementine Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addilyn or Zelda more popular?

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Addilyn at #773 in the United States.

What do Addilyn and Zelda mean?

Addilyn means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin).

Are Addilyn and Zelda boy or girl names?

Addilyn is primarily a girl name. Zelda is primarily a girl name.

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