Jefferson vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Anderson Johnson Henderson Edson

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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

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Nathan Jackson Anderson Jefferson

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Edson Rank #1,835

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Edson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Edson mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Jefferson and Edson boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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