Jefferson vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Alden Porter Skyler Taylor

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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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Dustin Santana Neil

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Edison Rank #828

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Edison more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Edison mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Jefferson and Edison boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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