Edison vs Davis

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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Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #646
Total SSA Count: 429
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Davis mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Edison and Davis boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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