Edison vs Emery

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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Emery

Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #825
Total SSA Count: 302
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Emery mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Edison and Emery boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.

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