Mayer vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,834
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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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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Popularity Comparison

Mayer Rank #1,834

Edson Rank #1,835

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Edson more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Edson mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Mayer and Edson boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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