Jules vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,841
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 1
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

Jules Rank #1,841

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Edson mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Jules and Edson boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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