Grey vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#878
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Grey Rank #878
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #878 for Grey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grey or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Edison mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Grey and Edison boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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