Edson vs Marcelino

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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Kassius Gannon Wolf Craig

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Marcelino

Boy #1,644 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"little warrior; little of Mars"

Origin: Latin Marcellus diminutive

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latino Italian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,644
Total SSA Count: 103
Syllables: 5
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Lisandro Valen Humberto Yoel

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Marcelino Rank #1,644

Marcelino is more popular, ranked #1644 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Marcelino more popular?

Marcelino is more popular, ranked #1644 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Marcelino mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Marcelino means "little warrior; little of Mars" (Latin Marcellus diminutive origin).

Are Edson and Marcelino boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Marcelino is primarily a boy name.

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