Edson vs Basil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Boy #2,026 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Eastern European Middle Eastern

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Edson Rank #1,835

Basil Rank #2,026

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #2026 for Basil.

Is Edson or Basil more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Basil at #2026 in the United States.

What do Edson and Basil mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Basil means "king, royal" (Greek origin).

Are Edson and Basil boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Basil is primarily a boy name.