Addison vs Ava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Addison

Girl #68 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #68
Total SSA Count: 3,327
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Addie, Addy

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Myla Cecilia Alice Sage

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Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9
Total SSA Count: 8,662
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Margaret Sarah Naomi Ana

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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68

Ava Rank #9

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #68 for Addison.

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

Ava ___

Ava Rose
Ava Grace
Ava Marie
Ava Claire
Ava Elizabeth
Ava Mae

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Ava more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Addison at #68 in the United States.

What do Addison and Ava mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Ava means "life" (Germanic origin).

Are Addison and Ava boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Ava is primarily a girl name.

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