Addison vs Ivy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36
Total SSA Count
5,323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ives

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Ivy Rank #36

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 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

Ivy ___

  • Ivy Rose
  • Ivy Mae
  • Ivy Grace
  • Ivy Jean
  • Ivy Claire
  • Ivy Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Ivy

Violet Hazel Jasper Willow Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Ivy more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Addison at #68 in the United States.

What do Addison and Ivy mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin).

Are Addison and Ivy boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Ivy is primarily a girl name.

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