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Mitchell vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Mitchell Rank #906
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #906 for Mitchell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitchell or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Mitchell at #906 in the United States.

What do Mitchell and Edison mean?

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

Are Mitchell and Edison boy or girl names?

Mitchell is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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