Wilmer vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Wilmer Rank #1,848
Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1848 for Wilmer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilmer or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Wilmer at #1848 in the United States.

What do Wilmer and Edson mean?

Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Wilmer and Edson boy or girl names?

Wilmer is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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