Son of Edward; wealthy guardian
Originally an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Edward'. It combines the Old English elements 'ead', meaning wealth or fortune, and 'weard', meaning guard or guardian.
Less common today
Edson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,238 in 2002.
Legendary Brazilian soccer player known as Pelé
American professional soccer player
Canadian Olympic sport shooter
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
