Casper vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #881
Total SSA Count: 273
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Ezrah Emery Kingsley Cason

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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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Salvatore Jasiel Ambrose

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Popularity Comparison

Casper Rank #881

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #881 for Casper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Edison mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Casper and Edison boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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