Nestor vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nestor

Boy #1,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"traveler, one who returns home"

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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Nestor Rank #1,712

Edson Rank #1,835

Nestor is more popular, ranked #1712 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Nestor or Edson more popular?

Nestor is more popular, ranked #1712 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Nestor and Edson mean?

Nestor means "traveler, one who returns home" (Greek origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Nestor and Edson boy or girl names?

Nestor is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.