Charley vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

Cultural Roots

English American French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,838
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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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

Charley Rank #1,838

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1838 for Charley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charley or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Charley and Edson mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Charley and Edson boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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