Harold vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #991
Total SSA Count: 227
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #991 for Harold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Edison mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Harold and Edison boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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