Dave vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

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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Dave Rank #2,019

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Edson mean?

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

Are Dave and Edson boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.