Edson vs Sylvan

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 #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Edson Rank #1,835

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Is Edson or Sylvan more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Edson and Sylvan mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Edson and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.