Harley vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harley

Boy #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,020
Total SSA Count: 218
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Quinton Reuben Jerry Aurelius

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Harley Rank #1,020

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1020 for Harley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harley or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Harley at #1020 in the United States.

What do Harley and Edison mean?

Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Harley and Edison boy or girl names?

Harley is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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