Edson vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Edson

Thomas Clara Lucas Beatriz Rafael

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Theodore mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Edson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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