Edson vs Jacobi

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

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Boy #1,827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"held by the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

African-American American Christian

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Edson Rank #1,835

Jacobi Rank #1,827

Jacobi is more popular, ranked #1827 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Jacobi more popular?

Jacobi is more popular, ranked #1827 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Jacobi mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Jacobi means "held by the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edson and Jacobi boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Jacobi is primarily a boy name.