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Edinson

♂ Boy

Pronounced ED-in-sən /ˈɛd.ɪn.sən/High

Meaning: Latina spelling of Edison — 'son of Edward/Edwin', from Old English ead, 'wealth, fortune', plus a 'guard/friend' element; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Edward: Edinson spells Edison — 'son of Edward/Edwin'. Crisp, bright, and warm (footballer Edinson Cavani).
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Origin MediumEnglish, American
MeaningLatina spelling of Edison — 'son of Edward/Edwin', from Old English ead, 'wealth, fortune', plus a 'guard/friend' element; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11030 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519922025

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

Edinson is a Latina spelling of Edison — 'son of Edward' or 'son of Edwin', from Old English ead, 'wealth, fortune, blessing', plus a 'guard' or 'friend' element (routes layered, which we note). Famous as the surname of the inventor Thomas Edison, it's a crisp, bright name across Latin America (footballer Edinson Cavani); the -in- spelling personalizes it.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, son-of-Edward at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Edison means 'son of Edward' (or Edwin) — 'rich guard/friend' (Old English ead, 'wealth') — famously the inventor Thomas Edison — Edinson is a Latina spelling (footballer Edinson Cavani); crisp and bright.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Edison — routes layered

Variations

EdisonEdissonEdinzon

Nicknames

Edi

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If you like Edinson…

Edison— the standard spelling
Emerson— a fellow -son surname-name
Edwin— a kin Ed- name
Jefferson— another -son surname-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edinson mean?

Edinson spells Edison — 'son of Edward/Edwin' (rich guard/friend); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Edinson?

It's said ED-in-sən /ˈɛd.ɪn.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edinson a boy or girl name?

Edinson is a boy's name.

How popular is Edinson?

Edinson is a rare name in the U.S.

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