Austen vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austen

Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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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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Austen Rank #1,986

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1986 for Austen.

Is Austen or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Austen at #1986 in the United States.

What do Austen and Edson mean?

Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Austen and Edson boy or girl names?

Austen is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.