Edison vs Casper

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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Ezrah Trey Osiris Derrick

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Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #881
Total SSA Count: 273
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Casper Rank #881

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #881 for Casper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Casper more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Edison and Casper mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Edison and Casper boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Casper is primarily a boy name.

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