Edson vs Brent

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

All Clear

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,658
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
Brent Rank #1,658

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Brent more popular?

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Brent mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin).

Are Edson and Brent boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Brent is primarily a boy name.

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