Edinson
Old English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Edinson
The name 'Edinson' means "son of Edin," a patronymic derived from the given name Edin (a variant of Edwin, from Old English *Eadwine*, meaning "rich friend").
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Etymology
The name 'Edinson' means "son of Edin," a patronymic derived from the given name Edin (a variant of Edwin, from Old English *Eadwine*, meaning "rich friend"). It is used primarily in Spanish-speaking cultures, notably in Latin America, and gained prominence due to the famous footballer Edinson Cavani (Uruguay), though it has no specific religious association.
Edinson currently ranks #11,030 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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