Edison vs Dennis

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 #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Edison Rank #828

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Edison or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Dennis mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Edison and Dennis boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.