Fred vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Fred Rank #1,686

Edson Rank #1,835

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Fred or Edson more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Fred and Edson mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Fred and Edson boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.