Edison

Boy's name

Edison is of English origin, derived from the surname meaning "son of Ede," which itself is a medieval form of the name Edith.

Meaning Son of Edward
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 300 Falling
Peak year 2018

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With E

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Edison Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé) - Soccer player.
  • Edison Chen - Actor and singer.
  • Edison Miranda - Professional boxer.
  • Edison Cavani - Soccer player.
  • Edison Pena - Chilean miner and marathon runner.
  • Edison Flores - Peruvian soccer player.
  • Edison Volquez - MLB pitcher.
  • Edison Denisov - Russian composer.

Brothers for Edison

Boy names closely related to Edison

Howard Lawrence Elliot Arthur Franklin Leonard Lennon Arlo

Sisters for Edison

Girl names closely related to Edison

Leona Iyla Mara Veda Flora Violet Lola Elise

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Edison

Edson

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