Nile vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nile

Boy #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Egyptian

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

English Brazilian Portuguese American

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Nile Rank #1,936

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1936 for Nile.

Is Nile or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Nile at #1936 in the United States.

What do Nile and Edson mean?

Nile means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Nile and Edson boy or girl names?

Nile is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.