Edison vs Darius

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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Anders Lance Westin Forest

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Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #746
Total SSA Count: 343
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Cal Truett Jaxxon Campbell

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Darius mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Edison and Darius boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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