Edison
EH-di-son
Popularity
#10473
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
English
Total Births
12,460
Peak Year
#554 in 2018
First Recorded
1891
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname meaning 'son of Eda,' or 'son of Adam'. Associated with innovation and ingenuity.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Thomas Edison
American inventor and businessman.
Edison Arantes do Nascimento
Pele, Brazilian former professional footballer.
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