Adolf vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Edson mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Adolf and Edson boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.