Edson vs Darryl

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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Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,803
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Darryl mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Edson and Darryl boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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