Wilson vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #645
Total SSA Count: 431
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Lian Trey Creed Edison

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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

Wilson Rank #645

Edison Rank #828

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #828 for Edison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilson or Edison more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Edison mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Wilson and Edison boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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