Rico vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rico

Boy #1,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian American Latino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,698
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Rico Rank #1,698
Edson Rank #1,835

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rico or Edson more popular?

Rico is more popular, ranked #1698 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Rico and Edson mean?

Rico means "powerful ruler" (Germanic via Spanish origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Rico and Edson boy or girl names?

Rico is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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