Dane vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

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Dane Rank #882

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Dane or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and Edison mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Dane and Edison boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.