Shawn vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Shawn Rank #639
Edison Rank #828

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shawn or Edison more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Edison mean?

Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Shawn and Edison boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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