Gannon vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gannon

Boy #1,861 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-skinned, son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,861
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Gannon Rank #1,861
Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1861 for Gannon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gannon or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Gannon at #1861 in the United States.

What do Gannon and Edson mean?

Gannon means "fair-skinned, son of the fair one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Gannon and Edson boy or girl names?

Gannon is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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