Edson vs Wilmer

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

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Hiram Kamron Kalvin Vander

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Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,848
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Edrick Damion Mackenzie Ezriel

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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835

Wilmer Rank #1,848

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1848 for Wilmer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Wilmer more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Wilmer at #1848 in the United States.

What do Edson and Wilmer mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Edson and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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