Edison vs Boston

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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Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #628
Total SSA Count: 449
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Boston mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Boston boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.

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