Edison vs Eddie

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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Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #943
Total SSA Count: 243
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Eddie Rank #943

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #943 for Eddie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Eddie more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Edison and Eddie mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin).

Are Edison and Eddie boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Eddie is primarily a boy name.

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