Addison vs Josephine

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Josephine Rank #56

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 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

Josephine ___

  • Josephine Claire
  • Josephine Anne
  • Josephine Rose
  • Josephine Louise
  • Josephine Grace
  • Josephine Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

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Theodore Sebastian Eleanor Adelaide Henri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Josephine more popular?

Josephine is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Addison at #68 in the United States.

What do Addison and Josephine mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Josephine means "may God add children" (Hebrew origin).

Are Addison and Josephine boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Josephine is primarily a girl name.

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