Edson vs Monty

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

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Monty

Boy #1,821 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pointed mountain, hill"

Origin: Old French/Gaulish

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,821
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mont

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
Monty Rank #1,821

Monty is more popular, ranked #1821 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

Monty ___

  • Monty James
  • Monty Alexander
  • Monty William
  • Monty George
  • Monty Edward
  • Monty Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edson

Thomas Clara Lucas Beatriz Rafael

If you choose Monty

Archie Bertie Hugo Cecily Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Monty more popular?

Monty is more popular, ranked #1821 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Monty mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Monty means "pointed mountain, hill" (Old French/Gaulish origin).

Are Edson and Monty boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Monty is primarily a boy name.

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