Houston vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #704
Total SSA Count: 381
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Westyn Watson Skyler Landen

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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

✓ All Clear

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Roland Truce Darius Jones

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Popularity Comparison

Houston Rank #704

Edison Rank #828

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston or Edison more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Houston and Edison mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Houston and Edison boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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