Edison vs Westley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

American English

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Boy #656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"western clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Edison Rank #828

Westley Rank #656

Westley is more popular, ranked #656 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Edison or Westley more popular?

Westley is more popular, ranked #656 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Westley mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Westley means "western clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Westley boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Westley is primarily a boy name.