Edson vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

English Brazilian Portuguese American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Edson Rank #1,835

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Fredrick mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Edson and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.