Edson vs Dan

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 #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edson Rank #1,835

Dan Rank #1,931

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Edson or Dan more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Edson and Dan mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edson and Dan boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.