Edison vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Edison Rank #828

Neil Rank #866

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Edison or Neil more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Edison and Neil mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Edison and Neil boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.