Eddie vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #943
Total SSA Count: 243
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Osiris Semaj Murphy Conner

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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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Rohan Ezrah Aden Curtis

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Popularity Comparison

Eddie Rank #943

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #943 for Eddie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eddie or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Edison mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Eddie and Edison boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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