Edson vs Morris

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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Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,873
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Morrie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Edson Rank #1,835
Morris Rank #1,873

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1873 for Morris.

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

Morris ___

  • Morris James
  • Morris Allen
  • Morris Eugene
  • Morris Earl
  • Morris Dean
  • Morris Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Edson

Thomas Clara Lucas Beatriz Rafael

If you choose Morris

Bernard Leonard Wallace Harriet Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Morris more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do Edson and Morris mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are Edson and Morris boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Morris is primarily a boy name.

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