Edison vs Dillon

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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Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #870
Total SSA Count: 276
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Dillon Rank #870

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #870 for Dillon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Dillon more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Edison and Dillon mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Edison and Dillon boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.

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