Evenly matched across dimensions
Edison: avg 45Selby: avg 46
Dimension-by-Dimension
Edison: 57SuccessSelby: 55
Edison: 51MoralitySelby: 55
Edison: 37HealthSelby: 40
Edison: 44WarmthSelby: 41
Edison: 37CheerfulnessSelby: 37
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Edison: 60MasculinitySelby: 52
Edison: 60FemininitySelby: 52
Summary
Edison scores higher on Success and Warmth and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 45. Selby scores higher on Morality and Health, with an average perception score of 46. They tie on Cheerfulness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edison or Selby a better name?▾
Selby has a higher average perception score. Edison averages 45 and Selby averages 46 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
What is the difference between Edison and Selby?▾
Edison scores higher in Success and Warmth and Masculinity and Femininity, while Selby scores higher in Morality and Health. They tie on 1 dimension.
Which name sounds more successful, Edison or Selby?▾
Edison scores 57 in Success compared to Selby's 55, making Edison sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.