Wes vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #745
Total SSA Count: 345
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Alvin Van Loyal Taylor

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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

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Roland Houston Abram Westin

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Popularity Comparison

Wes Rank #745

Edison Rank #828

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wes or Edison more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Wes and Edison mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Wes and Edison boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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