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Edison vs Allan

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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Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Allan Rank #854

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #854 for Allan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Allan more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Edison and Allan mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Edison and Allan boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.

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