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Arrow vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Edson Rank #1,835

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Edson more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Edson mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Arrow and Edson boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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