Edison vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Edison Rank #828

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Edison or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Derrick mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Edison and Derrick boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.