Edson vs Leander

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 #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

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Edson Rank #1,835

Leander Rank #1,751

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Leander more popular?

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Leander mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Edson and Leander boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Leander is primarily a boy name.