Edison vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Edison Rank #828

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Edison or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Ray mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Edison and Ray boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.