Edson vs Anderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Nathan Jackson Anderson Jefferson

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Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #357
Total SSA Count: 943
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Harrison Jefferson Henderson Edson

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Anderson Rank #357

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Anderson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Anderson mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Edson and Anderson boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.

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