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Edson vs Ferry

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

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Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
Ferry Rank #32,658

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Ferry more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Edson and Ferry mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Edson and Ferry boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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