Edison vs Melvin

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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Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #876
Total SSA Count: 275
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Melvin Rank #876

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #876 for Melvin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Melvin more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Edison and Melvin mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Edison and Melvin boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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