Jimmy vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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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

Jimmy Rank #860
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jimmy or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Jimmy and Edison mean?

Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Jimmy and Edison boy or girl names?

Jimmy is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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