Darwin vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

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

American English

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Darwin Rank #841

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Darwin or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Edison mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Darwin and Edison boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.