Edison vs Trenton

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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Trenton

Boy #889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Trent's town, settlement on the Trent"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#889
Total SSA Count
269
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trent, Tren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edison Rank #828
Trenton Rank #889

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #889 for Trenton.

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

Trenton ___

  • Trenton James
  • Trenton Michael
  • Trenton Lee
  • Trenton William
  • Trenton Alexander
  • Trenton Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edison

Darwin Ada Rosalind Archer Miles

If you choose Trenton

Preston Camden Parker Payton Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edison or Trenton more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Trenton at #889 in the United States.

What do Edison and Trenton mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Trenton means "Trent's town, settlement on the Trent" (Old English origin).

Are Edison and Trenton boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Trenton is primarily a boy name.

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