Edison vs Jimmy

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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Jimmy

Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
282
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jim

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Jimmy Rank #860

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #860 for Jimmy.

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

Jimmy ___

  • Jimmy Dean
  • Jimmy Ray
  • Jimmy Lee
  • Jimmy Jack
  • Jimmy Dale
  • Jimmy Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

If you choose Jimmy

Bobby Billy Tommy Ricky Peggy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Jimmy more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Edison and Jimmy mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Edison and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.

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