Edison vs Quincy

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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Jakai Casper Dash Salvatore

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Quincy

Boy #688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"estate of the fifth son"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #688
Total SSA Count: 392
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Quincy Rank #688

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Quincy more popular?

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Quincy mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).

Are Edison and Quincy boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.

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