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Edson vs Jules

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

All Clear

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Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
Jules Rank #1,841

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Jules more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Edson and Jules mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Edson and Jules boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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