Edison

Edison is a masculine first name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname. Figuratively, it means 'son of Edward', 'son of Edmund', or 'son of Edith'.

What does the name Edison mean?

Edison is an English first name for men that has its roots in an Old English surname. The name implies 'son of Edward', 'son of Edmund', or 'son of Edith'. Its origin goes back to the Old English word 'ed', which appears in names like Edward, Edmund, Edith, and Edgar, and 'son', which means 'son'. An alternative spelling is Edson, and the feminine form of the name is Edisona.

Where does the name Edison come from?

The origin of the name Edison is Old English and means 'son of Edward'. The name is composed of the Old English terms 'ed' for Edward, Edmund, Edith, Edgar, etc., and 'son' for son. It is widespread in several languages, including Brazilian, English, and Latin American.

How do you pronounce Edison?

The pronunciation of Edison is three syllables and has a rhythmic sound. It is pronounced as 'E-di-son' [ˈɛdɪzɔn] or in English [ˈɛdɪsən]. The name begins with a clear initial vowel that conveys a direct impression. The voiced 's' in the middle adds dynamism, while the final syllable gently fades away. Edison sounds modern and factual – structured in sound quality and present in its effect.

Popularity

Edison is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most common names for boys. Its best placement was in 2010 at 954th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 90 times, placing it 2,608th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Edison ranks 2,373rd. The popularity of the name varies in different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Eddy / Edi

Famous people

• Douglas Edison Harding (English philosopher)
• Edison Ames (footballer from Indonesia)
• Edison Chen (Chinese-Canadian singer and actor)
• Edison Ciavattone (Uruguayan basketball player)
• Edison David (Iraqi footballer)
• Edison Denisov (Russian composer)
• Edison Flores (American footballer)
• Edison Fonseca (football player from Colombia)
• Edison Francisco Gomez Bentancour (Uruguayan football player)
• Edison Liu (American chemist)
• Edison Luiz Dos Santos (Brazilian footballer)
• Edison Mafla Pena (Colombian footballer)
• Edison Maldonado (Ecuadorian football player)
• Edison Mendez (Ecuadorian football player)
• Edison Miranda (boxer from Colombia)
• Edison Ndreca (Albanian footballer)
• Edison Omar Suarez Frutos (Uruguayan footballer)
• Edison Pettit (astronomer from the USA)
• Edison Preciado (football player from Ecuador)
• Edison Reynoso (Dominican baseball player)