Edson vs Gene

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 #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Edson Rank #1,835

Gene Rank #1,910

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Edson or Gene more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Edson and Gene mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Edson and Gene boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.