Edson vs Canon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

English Brazilian Portuguese American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

American English

✓ All Clear

Edson Rank #1,835

Canon Rank #1,929

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1929 for Canon.

Is Edson or Canon more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Canon at #1929 in the United States.

What do Edson and Canon mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin).

Are Edson and Canon boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Canon is primarily a boy name.