Edison vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Emery

Girl #70 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious, brave"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70
Total SSA Count
3,197
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Emery Rank #70

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 vs #828 for Edison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edison ___

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

Emery ___

  • Emery Grace
  • Emery Rose
  • Emery Claire
  • Emery June
  • Emery Kate
  • Emery Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

If you choose Emery

Avery Hayden Parker Riley Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #70 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Emery mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Emery means "industrious, brave" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Edison and Emery boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a girl name.

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