Edson vs Gannon

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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Jennings Rowyn Justus Calloway

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Gannon

Boy #1,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,861
Total SSA Count: 86
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Xion Christia Beauden Mavrick

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Gannon Rank #1,861

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1861 for Gannon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Gannon more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Gannon at #1861 in the United States.

What do Edson and Gannon mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Gannon means "fair-skinned, son of the fair one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Edson and Gannon boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Gannon is primarily a boy name.

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