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Ederson
♂ Boy
Pronounced ED-er-son /ˈɛd.ər.sən/High
Meaning: son of EdgarMedium
In 30 seconds: Ederson is a Portuguese variant of Edison or Edgar-son meaning son of the spear-keeper. Popular in Brazil and known through Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.
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Meaningson of Edgar
U.S. rank (2024)#2261 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births63 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 250
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Ederson is a Portuguese name that may be a variant of Edison (son of Edward) or a compound of Eder + son. It is popular in Brazil.
Ederson is popular in Brazil and among Portuguese-speaking communities.
Did you know? Ederson Santana de Moraes (born 1993 in Brazil) is the goalkeeper widely regarded as one of the best of his generation, making Ederson a name with strong Brazilian football associations.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name: Ederson — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
EdsonEderEdison
Nicknames
EdEder
Famous Bearers
- ★Ederson Santana de Moraes (1993–present)Brazilian goalkeeper who won six Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League with Manchester City.
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Frequently Asked
What does Ederson mean?
Ederson means son of Edgar.
How do you pronounce Ederson?
Ederson is pronounced ED-er-son (/ˈɛd.ər.sən/), with 3 syllables.
Is Ederson a boy's name?
Yes, Ederson is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Ederson?
Portuguese; son of Edgar/Eder meaning plausible.