Addison vs Arabella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arabella

Girl #206 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"yielding to prayer, easily entreated"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#206
Total SSA Count
1,476
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ara, Bella, Belle

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Arabella Rank #206

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 vs #206 for Arabella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addison ___

  • Addison Grace
  • Addison Mae
  • Addison Rose
  • Addison Claire
  • Addison Lee
  • Addison Kate

Arabella ___

  • Arabella Rose
  • Arabella Jane
  • Arabella Claire
  • Arabella Grace
  • Arabella Mae
  • Arabella Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Arabella

Cecily Isadora Beatrice Sebastian Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Arabella more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Arabella at #206 in the United States.

What do Addison and Arabella mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin).

Are Addison and Arabella boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Arabella is primarily a girl name.

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