Edison vs Landen

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Landen Rank #813

Landen is more popular, ranked #813 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

Landen ___

  • Landen James
  • Landen Michael
  • Landen Lee
  • Landen Cole
  • Landen Gray
  • Landen Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

If you choose Landen

Hadley Brayden Kinsley Grayson Peyton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Landen more popular?

Landen is more popular, ranked #813 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Landen mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Landen means "long hill, ridge" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Landen boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Landen is primarily a boy name.

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