Edson vs Malcom

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

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Kaidyn Jules Vito Zaccai

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Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,750
Total SSA Count: 94
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Malcom mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Edson and Malcom boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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