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Cai vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Cai Rank #1,906
Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1906 for Cai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Cai and Edson mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Cai and Edson boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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