Jackson vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #35
Total SSA Count: 6,876
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Nathan Judson Major Madison

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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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Ellis Jackson Judson Madison

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Popularity Comparison

Jackson Rank #35

Edison Rank #828

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson or Edison more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Edison mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Jackson and Edison boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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