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Wren vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,027
Total SSA Count
217
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

Wren Rank #1,027
Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #1027 for Wren.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wren or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Wren at #1027 in the United States.

What do Wren and Edison mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Wren and Edison boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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