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True vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

True

Boy #987 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faithful, loyal, trustworthy"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
228
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

True Rank #987
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #987 for True.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is True or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to True at #987 in the United States.

What do True and Edison mean?

True means "faithful, loyal, trustworthy" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are True and Edison boy or girl names?

True is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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