Edison vs Hugh

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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Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Huey, Hughie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 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

Hugh ___

  • Hugh James
  • Hugh Alexander
  • Hugh William
  • Hugh Robert
  • Hugh George
  • Hugh Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Hugh mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Edison and Hugh boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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