Edison vs Stanley

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 #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Edison Rank #828

Stanley Rank #877

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #877 for Stanley.

Is Edison or Stanley more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Stanley at #877 in the United States.

What do Edison and Stanley mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Stanley boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Stanley is primarily a boy name.