US Popularity:3207
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Brazilian, Norse, Portuguese
Meaning:Son of Ead; Son of Edward; Wealth, fortune; War; Isthmus
English, Portuguese, and Brazilian in origin, Edson is a timeless boy’s name, meaning “son of Ead” or “son of Edward.” A variation on the Old English Eadwig, it can also mean “wealth,” “fortune,” or “war,” as well as “isthmus” in Norse. If you’re looking for a vintage name that stands out from the crowd, Edson is the way to go.
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Edson Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Edson is currently #3207 in U.S. births
Boy:Edson is currently #1512 in U.S. births

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Year:
2023
#1512
in 2023
+ 20
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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