Danny vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #642
Total SSA Count: 435
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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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

Danny Rank #642

Edison Rank #828

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danny or Edison more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Danny and Edison mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Danny and Edison boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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