Bear vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #829
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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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

Bear Rank #829

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #829 for Bear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Edison mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Bear and Edison boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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