Edison vs Marcellus

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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Marcellus

Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Italian Roman German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #951
Total SSA Count: 240
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Marcellus Rank #951

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #951 for Marcellus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Marcellus more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Edison and Marcellus mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Edison and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.

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