Richard vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #232
Total SSA Count: 1,539
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Richard Rank #232

Edson Rank #1,835

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Edson more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Richard and Edson mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Richard and Edson boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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