Edson vs Jefferson

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

Playground Safety Score

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Nathan Jackson Anderson Jefferson

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Anderson Johnson Henderson Edson

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Jefferson mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Edson and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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