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Edison vs Neo

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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Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

Cultural Roots

American European African Setswana

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#972
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Neo Rank #972

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #972 for Neo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Neo more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Edison and Neo mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Edison and Neo boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.

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