Edison vs Langston

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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Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #912
Total SSA Count: 256
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Langston Rank #912

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #912 for Langston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Langston more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Edison and Langston mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Langston boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.

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