Josh vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Josh Rank #1,742

Edson Rank #1,835

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Josh or Edson more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Josh and Edson mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Josh and Edson boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.