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Jon vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Jon Rank #893
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #893 for Jon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Edison mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Jon and Edison boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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