Nathan vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Nathan Rank #62

Edson Rank #1,835

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Nathan or Edson more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Edson mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Nathan and Edson boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.