Addison vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Dan Rank #1,931

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 vs #1931 for Dan.

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

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Dan more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Addison and Dan mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Addison and Dan boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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