Edison vs Harlem

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 #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Edison Rank #828

Harlem Rank #1,015

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Is Edison or Harlem more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Edison and Harlem mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Edison and Harlem boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.