Edson vs Richard

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

✓ All Clear

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Nathan Jackson Anderson Jefferson

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Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #232
Total SSA Count: 1,539
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Richard mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Edson and Richard boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.

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