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Edilson

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-DEEL-son /ɛˈdil.sɔn/Medium

Meaning: A modern Latina/Brazilian name, variously an echo of Edison ('a son of Edward/Adam') with an Edil- opening, or a fresh coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern Latina name; an Edison echo: Edilson. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'eh-DEEL-son'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowSpanish, American
MeaningA modern Latina/Brazilian name, variously an echo of Edison ('a son of Edward/Adam') with an Edil- opening, or a fresh coinage; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#9974 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 185

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Edilson is a modern Latina/Brazilian name, variously an echo of Edison ('a son of Edward/Adam') with an Edil- opening, or a fresh coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'eh-DEEL-son').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Brazilian families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Edilson is a modern Latina/Brazilian name, variously an echo of Edison — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'eh-DEEL-son').
Overall data confidence 20%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

EdisonEdilbertoEdilzon

Nicknames

Edil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edilson mean?

Edilson is a modern Latina/Brazilian name, variously an echo of Edison; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Edilson?

It's said eh-DEEL-son /ɛˈdil.sɔn/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Edilson a boy or girl name?

Edilson is a boy's name.

How popular is Edilson?

Edilson is a very rare name in the U.S.

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