Lee vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #715
Total SSA Count: 370
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Rayden Boden Jase

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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

Lee Rank #715

Edison Rank #828

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Edison more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Lee and Edison mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Lee and Edison boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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