Edson vs James

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1835 for Edson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edson ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edson

Thomas Clara Lucas Beatriz Rafael

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and James mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edson and James boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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