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Edis

♂ Boy

Pronounced EH-dis /ˈɛd.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: A Bosnian and Turkish name, sometimes linked to a root for 'commander; ruler' or tied to the Arabic-influenced names of the region. The exact meaning is debated; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Bosnian/Turkish name: Edis is often tied to 'commander; leader' (said 'EH-dis'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowBosnian, Turkish
MeaningA Bosnian and Turkish name, sometimes linked to a root for 'commander; ruler' or tied to the Arabic-influenced names of the region. The exact meaning is debated; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#12550 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 162

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419942025

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

Edis is used across Bosnia and Turkey, sometimes tied to a sense of 'commander; leader.' The precise root is uncertain, which we note — a crisp regional name, rare in the U.S. (said 'EH-dis').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in the Balkans. Rare, regional, and crisp.

Did you know? Edis is a Bosnian and Turkish name, sometimes linked to a root for 'commander' or 'ruler'; its exact meaning is debated, which we note (said 'EH-dis').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Edis — Bosnian/Turkish name; meaning debated

Variations

EdizEdinEdi

Nicknames

EdiDis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edis mean?

Edis is a Bosnian/Turkish name sometimes linked to 'commander; leader'; the exact meaning is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Edis?

It's said EH-dis /ˈɛd.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edis a boy or girl name?

Edis is a boy's name.

How popular is Edis?

Edis is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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