Edson vs Shay

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 #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Edson Rank #1,835

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Shay mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Edson and Shay boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.