Garrison vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,799
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Hiram Oziah Fred Ryver

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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

Garrison Rank #1,799

Edson Rank #1,835

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Edson more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Edson mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Garrison and Edson boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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