Edison vs Grey

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#878
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Grey Rank #878

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #878 for Grey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Grey more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Edison and Grey mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Grey boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.

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