Davis vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #646
Total SSA Count: 429
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Lee Jakai Boden Marvin

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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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Roger Dax Kace Wallace

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646

Edison Rank #828

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Edison more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Davis and Edison mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Davis and Edison boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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