Byron vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #884
Total SSA Count: 272
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Byron Rank #884

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #884 for Byron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Byron or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Edison mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Byron and Edison boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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