Curtis vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #929
Total SSA Count: 249
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

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Popularity Comparison

Curtis Rank #929

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #929 for Curtis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curtis or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Edison mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Curtis and Edison boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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