What does the name Edison mean?

The name Edison means "Son of Edward".

What is the origin of the name Edison?

Edison is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 300 babies were named Edison in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Edison is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 300 ↘

All-Time Total: 12,082

Peak Year: 2018

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

Boy names closely related to Edison

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Girl names closely related to Edison

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Names with similar meaning to Edison

Edson

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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