Edison vs Drake

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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Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #662
Total SSA Count: 414
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Drake mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Edison and Drake boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.

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