Addison vs Kennedy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kennedy

Girl #89 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly head (from ceann donn)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#89
Total SSA Count
2,881
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Kenna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Kennedy Rank #89

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 vs #89 for Kennedy.

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

Kennedy ___

  • Kennedy Grace
  • Kennedy Rose
  • Kennedy Mae
  • Kennedy Claire
  • Kennedy Jane
  • Kennedy Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Kennedy more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Kennedy at #89 in the United States.

What do Addison and Kennedy mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin).

Are Addison and Kennedy boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Kennedy is primarily a girl name.

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