Eddison vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddison

Boy #4,849 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Eddie"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,849
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Eddy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Wilfred

Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,034
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Fred

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eddison Rank #4,849
Wilfred Rank #5,034

Eddison is more popular, ranked #4849 vs #5034 for Wilfred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eddison ___

  • Eddison James
  • Eddison Cole
  • Eddison Ray
  • Eddison Grant
  • Eddison Blake
  • Eddison Thomas

Wilfred ___

  • Wilfred James
  • Wilfred Henry
  • Wilfred Arthur
  • Wilfred Thomas
  • Wilfred Edward
  • Wilfred George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eddison

Harrison Fletcher Ivy Rosalind Archer

If you choose Wilfred

Edmund Beatrice Reginald Agatha Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eddison or Wilfred more popular?

Eddison is more popular, ranked #4849 compared to Wilfred at #5034 in the United States.

What do Eddison and Wilfred mean?

Eddison means "son of Eddie" (English origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Eddison and Wilfred boy or girl names?

Eddison is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.

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