Marlin vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Marlin Rank #1,945

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Marlin or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Edson mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Marlin and Edson boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.