Sylvan vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvan

Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Sylvan Rank #1,905

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Is Sylvan or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Sylvan and Edson mean?

Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Sylvan and Edson boy or girl names?

Sylvan is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.