Edison vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Edison Rank #828

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Edison or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Mac mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Edison and Mac boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.