Edison vs Cal

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

Playground Safety Score

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Alec Casper Salem Harry

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Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #671
Total SSA Count: 408
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Cal mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Edison and Cal boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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