Eugene vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eugene

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Russian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #871
Total SSA Count: 276
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Eugene Rank #871

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #871 for Eugene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eugene or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Eugene and Edison mean?

Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Eugene and Edison boy or girl names?

Eugene is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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