Edison vs Byron

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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Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #884
Total SSA Count: 272
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Byron Rank #884

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #884 for Byron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Byron more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Edison and Byron mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Byron boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.

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