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Randy vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randy

Boy #1,019 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shield wolf, protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,019
Total SSA Count
218
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

25 High Risk

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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

Randy Rank #1,019
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1019 for Randy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randy or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Randy at #1019 in the United States.

What do Randy and Edison mean?

Randy means "shield wolf, protector" (Germanic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Randy and Edison boy or girl names?

Randy is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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