Edson vs Nestor

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 #1,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"traveler, one who returns home"

Origin: Greek

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Edson Rank #1,835

Nestor Rank #1,712

Nestor is more popular, ranked #1712 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Nestor more popular?

Nestor is more popular, ranked #1712 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Nestor mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Nestor means "traveler, one who returns home" (Greek origin).

Are Edson and Nestor boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Nestor is primarily a boy name.