Leander vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

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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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Leander Rank #1,751

Edson Rank #1,835

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Leander or Edson more popular?

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Leander and Edson mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Leander and Edson boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.