Anderson vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #357
Total SSA Count: 943
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Harrison Jefferson Henderson Edson

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Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,835
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Nathan Jackson Anderson Jefferson

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Popularity Comparison

Anderson Rank #357

Edson Rank #1,835

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson or Edson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Edson mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Anderson and Edson boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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