Edison vs Harley

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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Harley

Girl #397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hare's meadow, hare clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#397
Total SSA Count
795
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Har, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Harley Rank #397

Harley is more popular, ranked #397 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

Harley ___

  • Harley Grace
  • Harley Mae
  • Harley Rose
  • Harley Quinn
  • Harley Jade
  • Harley Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

If you choose Harley

Harlow Scarlett Rebel Gunner Maverick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Harley more popular?

Harley is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Harley mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Harley means "hare's meadow, hare clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Harley boy or girl names?

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

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