Arden vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #946
Total SSA Count: 242
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Emery Brendan Yadiel Nelson

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Arden Rank #946

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #946 for Arden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arden or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Arden and Edison mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Arden and Edison boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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