Boy Name
Edison
Edison means “Son of Edward”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Edison is a boy baby name, meaning "Son of Edward". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Edison often also consider Edson.
Edison meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Son of Edward
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Edison as E·D·I·S·O·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Edison is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Edison variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Edisona, Edisone, Edisony, Ediso.
- Nicknames: Edi and E.
- Middle names: Pair Edison with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Edison middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Edson, Edmon, Edgard, Edgar, Edsel — full picks on the sibling names for Edison guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Edison? Browse our names like Edison guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Edison
What does the name Edison mean?
Edison means "Son of Edward". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Edison is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Edison?
The exact origin of Edison is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Edison?
Edison has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Edison a boy's or girl's name?
Edison is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Edison in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Edison sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Edison?
Names that share Edison's sound and style include Edson, Edmon, Edgard, Edgar, Edsel.
What middle names pair well with Edison?
Good middle-name fits for Edison pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Edison is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Edison is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Edison?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Edison share its rhythm without rhyming — Edson, Edmon, Edgard all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.