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Obed vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Obed Rank #1,942
Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1942 for Obed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obed or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Obed and Edson mean?

Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Obed and Edson boy or girl names?

Obed is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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