Edson vs Ransom

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

Playground Safety Score

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Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,661
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Ransom mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Edson and Ransom boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.

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