Calder vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calder

Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,005
Total SSA Count: 77
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Adin Leeland Mackenzie Rip

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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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Mylan Hiram Brighton Gannon

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Popularity Comparison

Calder Rank #2,005

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #2005 for Calder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calder or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Calder and Edson mean?

Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Calder and Edson boy or girl names?

Calder is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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