Edson vs Sheldon

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 #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Edson Rank #1,835

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Edson or Sheldon more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Edson and Sheldon mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Edson and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.