Edson vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Edson Rank #1,835

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Nathan mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edson and Nathan boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.