Addison vs Zoe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
5,719
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Addison Rank #68
Zoe Rank #29

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 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

Zoe ___

  • Zoe Grace
  • Zoe Anne
  • Zoe Elizabeth
  • Zoe Mae
  • Zoe Kate
  • Zoe Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addison

Peyton Parker Harper Jackson Blake

If you choose Zoe

Chloe Mia Leo Max Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison or Zoe more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Addison at #68 in the United States.

What do Addison and Zoe mean?

Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin). Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin).

Are Addison and Zoe boy or girl names?

Addison is primarily a girl name. Zoe is primarily a girl name.

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