Barron vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,016
Total SSA Count: 219
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Gerald Bronson Terry Marcellus

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Barron Rank #1,016

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1016 for Barron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barron or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Barron at #1016 in the United States.

What do Barron and Edison mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Barron and Edison boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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