Edison

Meaning of Edison

Son of Edward, wealthy guard

Edison has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Edison

After ranking as high as #538 in 2018, Edison has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Edison

• Thomas Edison
  Famous inventor and businessman
• Edison Arantes do Nascimento
  Pelé's full birth name
• Edison Flores
  Peruvian soccer player
• Edison Miranda
  Colombian boxer
• Edison Chen
  Hong Kong actor

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Questions about the name Edison

What does the name Edison mean?

Edison means son of edward, wealthy guard, and it comes from English origins.

Is Edison a boy's or a girl's name?

Edison is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Edison?

Edison did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Edison most popular?

Edison peaked at #538 in 2018.