Edison vs Duke

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

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Edison Rank #828

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Edison or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Duke mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Edison and Duke boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.