Edison vs Shawn

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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Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Shawn mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Edison and Shawn boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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