Boston vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #628
Total SSA Count: 449
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Landen Santana Reese Casen

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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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Loyal Ezrah Yael Mccoy

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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628

Edison Rank #828

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Edison more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Boston and Edison mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Boston and Edison boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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