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Bode vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#805
Total SSA Count
312
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

Bode Rank #805
Edison Rank #828

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bode or Edison more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Bode and Edison mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Bode and Edison boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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