Edson vs Leeland

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

Edson Rank #1,835
Leeland Rank #1,805

Leeland is more popular, ranked #1805 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

Leeland ___

  • Leeland James
  • Leeland Thomas
  • Leeland Paul
  • Leeland Ray
  • Leeland Scott
  • Leeland Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edson

Thomas Clara Lucas Beatriz Rafael

If you choose Leeland

Sawyer Garret Harper Riley Claire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Leeland more popular?

Leeland is more popular, ranked #1805 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Leeland mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Leeland means "fallow land, meadowland" (Old English origin).

Are Edson and Leeland boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Leeland is primarily a boy name.

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