Edson vs Josh

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
Josh Rank #1,742

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 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

Josh ___

  • Josh Michael
  • Josh Thomas
  • Josh Alexander
  • Josh Daniel
  • Josh James
  • Josh Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edson

Thomas Clara Lucas Beatriz Rafael

If you choose Josh

Jake Emma Caleb Hannah Ethan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Josh more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Josh mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edson and Josh boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.

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