Edison vs Wilson

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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Kolter Bear Riggs True

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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #645
Total SSA Count: 431
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Wilson mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Edison and Wilson boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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