Edson vs Garrison

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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Axell Kyland Everardo Nestor

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Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,799
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Garrison Rank #1,799

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Garrison more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Garrison mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Edson and Garrison boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.

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