Roderick vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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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

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Edson mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Roderick and Edson boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.