Edson

"Son of Ed/Edward; Brazilian adaptation of Edison"

โ™‚ Male ยท Brazilian, English
Brazilian football tribute-name adapted

๐Ÿ“– About Edson

Edson is a Brazilian adaptation of Edison, made iconic by Pelรฉ (Edson Arantes do Nascimento). It ranked 17th in Brazil in the 1970s with 90,000 births โ€” a name inseparable from the greatest footballer in history.

๐Ÿ“ Details

  • OriginBrazilian, English
  • Genderโ™‚ Male
  • MeaningSon of Ed/Edward; Brazilian adaptation of Edison

๐Ÿ”€ Variants & Related Names

โญ Famous People

  • Pelรฉ (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) โ€” Brazilian footballer (1940-2022) widely regarded as the greatest player in history, three-time World Cup winner whose given name Edson inspired millions of Brazilian parents
  • Edson Cholbi Nascimento (Edinho) โ€” Brazilian former goalkeeper and son of Pelรฉ who played professional football and later coached Santos FC's youth teams
  • Edson Buddle โ€” American soccer player who scored over 100 MLS goals, representing the name's reach beyond Brazil into broader football culture

๐Ÿ“Š Popularity Over Time

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil

1970s
#17
1980s
#18