Edson vs Mayer

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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Vander Chester Cai Scotty

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Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,834
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Mayer mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Edson and Mayer boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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