Brendan vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

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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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Brendan Rank #1,013

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Edison mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Brendan and Edison boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.