Langston vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #912
Total SSA Count: 256
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Harlem Alaric Stanley Alfred

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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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Landen Abram Thaddeus Kaisen

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Popularity Comparison

Langston Rank #912

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #912 for Langston.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Langston or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Edison mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Langston and Edison boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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