Darius vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #746
Total SSA Count: 343
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Jakari Raylan Tony Hassan

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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

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Darius Rank #746

Edison Rank #828

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darius or Edison more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Darius and Edison mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Darius and Edison boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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