Jerry vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jerry

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #868
Total SSA Count: 277
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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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Popularity Comparison

Jerry Rank #868

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #868 for Jerry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerry or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Jerry and Edison mean?

Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Jerry and Edison boy or girl names?

Jerry is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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