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Avi vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Avi Rank #846
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #846 for Avi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Edison mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Avi and Edison boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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