Conor vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #709
Total SSA Count: 376
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Sincere Troy Lochlan Ocean

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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

Conor Rank #709

Edison Rank #828

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor or Edison more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Conor and Edison mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Conor and Edison boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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