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Edison vs Conor

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

All Clear

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Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Conor Rank #709

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Conor more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Conor mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Edison and Conor boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.

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