Harry vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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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

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Edison Rank #828

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Harry or Edison more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Harry and Edison mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Harry and Edison boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.