Edna vs Honor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edna

Girl #2,052 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasure, rejuvenation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,052
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

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Honor

Boy #1,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reputation, esteem"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,585
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hon, Hoy, Hoie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edna Rank #2,052
Honor Rank #1,585

Honor is more popular, ranked #1585 vs #2052 for Edna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edna ___

  • Edna Rose
  • Edna May
  • Edna Pearl
  • Edna Florence
  • Edna Grace
  • Edna Irene

Honor ___

  • Honor James
  • Honor William
  • Honor Lee
  • Honor Thomas
  • Honor Beckett
  • Honor Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edna

Mabel Vera Agnes Hilda Walter

If you choose Honor

Valor Justice Noble Greer Verity

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edna or Honor more popular?

Honor is more popular, ranked #1585 compared to Edna at #2052 in the United States.

What do Edna and Honor mean?

Edna means "pleasure, rejuvenation" (Hebrew origin). Honor means "reputation, esteem" (Latin origin).

Are Edna and Honor boy or girl names?

Edna is primarily a girl name. Honor is primarily a boy name.

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