Edson vs Flint

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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Xion Camron Marlin Destin

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Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,981
Total SSA Count: 79
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Flint Rank #1,981

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Flint more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Edson and Flint mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Edson and Flint boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.

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