Davis vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

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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
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Eddy

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Edison Rank #828

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #828 for Edison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davis ___

  • Davis James
  • Davis Lee
  • Davis Gray
  • Davis Cole
  • Davis Scott
  • Davis Flynn

Edison ___

  • Edison James
  • Edison Cole
  • Edison Lane
  • Edison Gray
  • Edison Lee
  • Edison Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Edison more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Davis and Edison mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Davis and Edison boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.

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