Edison vs Taylor

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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Rex Casper Lee Melvin

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Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #667
Total SSA Count: 411
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Chandler Leland Azariah Ford

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Taylor Rank #667

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Taylor mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Edison and Taylor boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.

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