Aden vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aden

Boy #1,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,001
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#828
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aden Rank #1,001
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1001 for Aden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aden or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Aden at #1001 in the United States.

What do Aden and Edison mean?

Aden means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Aden and Edison boy or girl names?

Aden is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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