Turner vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Turner

Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,007
Total SSA Count: 223
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Rene Langston Kasey Kreed

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Turner Rank #1,007

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1007 for Turner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turner or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Turner at #1007 in the United States.

What do Turner and Edison mean?

Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Turner and Edison boy or girl names?

Turner is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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