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At a Glance: Name: Edison – Meaning: son of Edward – Origin: English – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ED-ih-sun
Edison is an English name meaning "son of Edward," pronounced ED-ih-sun (/ˈɛdɪsən/). It carries a clean, modern edge while still connecting back to that family-lineage meaning. If you like a name that sounds contemporary but has a clear, traceable meaning behind it, Edison delivers both.
Meaning & Origin of Edison
Meaning: Son of edward.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Edison
Phonetic: ED-ih-sun IPA: /ˈɛdɪsən/
Popularity of Edison
Edison ranked #827 in 2024 with 300 boys given the name, compared to its high point of #538 back in 1917, when 118 boys received it. SSA records for the name go back to 1891.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1891–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Edison mean?
Son of edward. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Edison)
How do you pronounce Edison?
Edison is pronounced ED-ih-sun (IPA: /ˈɛdɪsən/).
Is Edison a popular name right now?
Edison peaked at #538 in 1917 and is ranked #827 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1891–2024.)
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