Edison vs Chris

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 #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Edison Rank #828

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Edison or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Chris mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Edison and Chris boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.