Brent vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

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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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Brent Rank #1,658

Edson Rank #1,835

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Brent or Edson more popular?

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Brent and Edson mean?

Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Brent and Edson boy or girl names?

Brent is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.