Son of Edward; wealthy guardians son
A patronymic surname-turned-given name, Edinson literally translates to 'son of Edin' or 'son of Edward.' It combines the Old English elements 'ead,' meaning wealth or fortune, and 'weard,' meaning guardian. While rare in the United States, it has gained international recognition through prominent South American athletes.
Less common today
Edinson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,832 in 2015.
Uruguayan professional soccer striker
Dominican professional baseball pitcher
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
