Nelson vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #778
Total SSA Count: 322
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Jericho Cason Jagger Briar

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Nelson Rank #778

Edison Rank #828

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nelson or Edison more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Edison mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Nelson and Edison boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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