Heath vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #852
Total SSA Count: 284
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Jerry Kase Maurice Hugh

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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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Seven Rayden Trey Brock

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Popularity Comparison

Heath Rank #852

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #852 for Heath.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Edison mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Heath and Edison boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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