Harlem vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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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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Harlem Rank #1,015

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Is Harlem or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Harlem and Edison mean?

Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Harlem and Edison boy or girl names?

Harlem is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.