Edison vs Danny

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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Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #642
Total SSA Count: 435
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Danny mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Edison and Danny boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.

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