Mathew vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #941
Total SSA Count: 244
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Edison mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Mathew and Edison boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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