Edison vs Ben

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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Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #802
Total SSA Count: 313
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Ben mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edison and Ben boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.

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