Edson vs Meyer

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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Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mey, Mye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
Meyer Rank #1,815

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 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

Meyer ___

  • Meyer Solomon
  • Meyer Isaac
  • Meyer David
  • Meyer Benjamin
  • Meyer Jacob
  • Meyer Louis

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Edson

Thomas Clara Lucas Beatriz Rafael

If you choose Meyer

Mira Esther Nathan Reuben Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Meyer more popular?

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Meyer mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin).

Are Edson and Meyer boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Meyer is primarily a boy name.

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