Edison vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edison Rank #828

Abner Rank #840

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Edison or Abner more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Edison and Abner mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edison and Abner boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.