Edson vs Josh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edson Rank #1,835

Josh Rank #1,742

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Josh more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Josh mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edson and Josh boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.