Edison vs Benny

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 #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edison Rank #828

Benny Rank #892

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Edison or Benny more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Edison and Benny mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edison and Benny boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Benny is primarily a boy name.