Edison vs Amos

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 #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish English American

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Edison Rank #828

Amos Rank #699

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Edison or Amos more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Amos mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edison and Amos boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.