Dillon vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #870
Total SSA Count: 276
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

Dillon Rank #870

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #870 for Dillon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillon or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Edison mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Dillon and Edison boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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