Edison vs Johnny

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 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

Johnny ___

  • Johnny James
  • Johnny Ray
  • Johnny Lee
  • Johnny Wayne
  • Johnny Paul
  • Johnny Cash

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Johnny mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edison and Johnny boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.

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