Pharaoh vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

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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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Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Edson Rank #1,835

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Pharaoh or Edson more popular?

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Pharaoh and Edson mean?

Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Pharaoh and Edson boy or girl names?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.