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Devon vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Devon Rank #960
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #960 for Devon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Edison mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Devon and Edison boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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