Edson vs Lyon

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 #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Edson Rank #1,835

Lyon Rank #1,890

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Edson or Lyon more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Edson and Lyon mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Edson and Lyon boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.