Dan vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Dan Rank #1,931

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Edson mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Dan and Edson boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.