Edson vs Charley

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

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Lyon Xavian Justus Bohdi

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Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

Cultural Roots

English American French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,838
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Wilmer Geovanni Wynn Kyron

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Charley Rank #1,838

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1838 for Charley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Charley more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Edson and Charley mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Edson and Charley boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.

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