Edson vs Kent

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 #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Edson Rank #1,835

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Kent mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Edson and Kent boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.