Edison vs Jefferson

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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Cayson Chozen Quincy Osiris

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Jefferson mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Edison and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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