Douglas vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #855
Total SSA Count: 283
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Jamison Wren Titan Harry

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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

Douglas Rank #855

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #855 for Douglas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Edison mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Douglas and Edison boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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