Edison vs Ricky

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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Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #830
Total SSA Count: 300
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Ricky Rank #830

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #830 for Ricky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Ricky more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Edison and Ricky mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Edison and Ricky boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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