Edson vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

English Brazilian Portuguese American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Edson Rank #1,835

Roderick Rank #1,904

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Edson or Roderick more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Edson and Roderick mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Edson and Roderick boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.