Ames vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #2018 for Ames.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

Edson ___

  • Edson James
  • Edson Lee
  • Edson Michael
  • Edson Xavier
  • Edson Cole
  • Edson Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Edson

Thomas Clara Lucas Beatriz Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Edson mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Ames and Edson boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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