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Edson

♂ Boy

Pronounced EHD-suhn /ˈɛd.sən/Medium

Meaning: Son of Eda 2Medium

In 30 seconds: Edson is a Portuguese name meaning 'son of Eda'.
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Origin MediumPortuguese, English
MeaningSon of Eda 2
U.S. rank (2025)#1735 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births94 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,691

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201918802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Read as 'son of Eda', Edson is well established in the Portuguese-speaking world. It is widely carried by Brazilian and Portuguese figures, including footballers Edson Araújo and Edson Buddle.

The name has a smooth, confident sound that travels easily across Lusophone cultures.

Did you know? Edson likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Edson — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Edson Araújo (1980–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Edson Buddle (1981–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edson mean?

Edson is usually explained as meaning 'son of Eda 2 ' and is most often linked with Portuguese tradition.

How do you pronounce Edson?

It's commonly said EHD-suhn /ˈɛd.sən/.

Is Edson a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Edson is used as a boy name.

How popular is Edson?

In 2024, Edson ranked #1833 in the U.S. for boys, with 88 births recorded.

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