Ty vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #858
Total SSA Count: 283
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Benny Riggs Keith Westin

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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

Ty Rank #858

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #858 for Ty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ty or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Ty and Edison mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Ty and Edison boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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