Edison vs Barron

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

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Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,016
Total SSA Count: 219
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Barron Rank #1,016

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1016 for Barron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Barron more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Barron at #1016 in the United States.

What do Edison and Barron mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Edison and Barron boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Barron is primarily a boy name.

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