Edison vs Harold

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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Santana Langston Truce

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Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #991
Total SSA Count: 227
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Zephyr Mekhi Blaine Dane

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Harold Rank #991

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #991 for Harold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Harold more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Edison and Harold mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Harold boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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