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Meyer vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Meyer Rank #1,815
Edson Rank #1,835

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meyer or Edson more popular?

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Meyer and Edson mean?

Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Meyer and Edson boy or girl names?

Meyer is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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