Benny vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

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

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Benny Rank #892

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Benny or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Edison mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Benny and Edison boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.