Edson

The masculine first name Edson is a derivative of the name Edison. Translated, it means 'the son of Edward', 'the son of Eda', or 'the son of Ed'.

What does the name Edson mean?

The first name Edson is a form of Edison. Its direct translation is 'the son of Edward', 'the son of Eda', or 'the son of Ed'. The roots of the name trace back to Old English and consist of the element ed for Edward, Edmund, Edith, Edgar, and others, as well as son, which means 'son'. The female equivalent is Edisona.

Where does the name Edson come from?

The origin of the name Edson is Old English, which is reflected in the meaning 'the son of Edward'. The name is composed of ed, which stands for Edward, Edmund, Edith, Edgar, etc. (Old English), and son, which means 'son' (Old English). The languages in which the name appears are Brazilian and English.

How do you pronounce Edson?

Edson is pronounced like 'Ed-sun'.

Popularity

In Germany, Edson is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it reached 3,479th place. In the last ten years, Edson has been chosen as a first name less than 10 times, which earned it the 7,739th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,533rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Edy

Famous people

• Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé) (Brazilian football player)
• Edson B. Olds (American politician)
• Edson Braafheid (football player)
• Edson Celulari (actor from Brazil)
• Edson Cordeiro (Brazilian singer and countertenor)
• Edson de Castro Homem (Bishop of Iguatu)
• Edson Elias (pianist)
• Edson Gomes (songwriter and musician)
• Edson H. Deal (American politician)
• Edson Stroll (American actor)
• Edson Taschetto Damian (Catholic prelate)
• Edson Zampronha (composer and musician)