Daryl vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,002
Total SSA Count: 77
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Jarvis Johnathon Oziah Ruger

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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

Daryl Rank #2,002

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Edson mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Daryl and Edson boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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