Flint vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,981
Total SSA Count: 79
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Edson mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Flint and Edson boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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