Benedict vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benedict

Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

English German Scandinavian Catholic

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

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

American English

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Benedict Rank #915

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Benedict or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Benedict and Edison mean?

Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Benedict and Edison boy or girl names?

Benedict is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.