Edison vs Santana

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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Santana

Boy #812 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holy, sacred place"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#812
Total SSA Count
309
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sant, Santi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Santana Rank #812

Santana is more popular, ranked #812 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

Santana ___

  • Santana James
  • Santana Lee
  • Santana Miguel
  • Santana Cruz
  • Santana Ray
  • Santana Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

If you choose Santana

Valentina Diego Elena Marco Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Santana more popular?

Santana is more popular, ranked #812 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Santana mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Santana means "holy, sacred place" (Spanish origin).

Are Edison and Santana boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Santana is primarily a boy name.

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