Edison vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edison Rank #828

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Edison or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Sam mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edison and Sam boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.