Edison vs Lee

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

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Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #715
Total SSA Count: 370
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Lee mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Edison and Lee boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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