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Edisson

♂ Boy

Pronounced ED-ih-sun /ˈɛd.ɪ.sən/Medium

Meaning: A double-s spelling of Edison, an English surname meaning 'son of Edith' (or 'son of Adam'), famous via inventor Thomas Edison. Popular in Latin America. Crisp and inventive.Low

In 30 seconds: An inventive surname-name: Edisson spells Edison, 'son of Edith' (said 'ED-ih-sun'). Crisp and rare.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA double-s spelling of Edison, an English surname meaning 'son of Edith' (or 'son of Adam'), famous via inventor Thomas Edison. Popular in Latin America. Crisp and inventive.
U.S. rank (2023)#12737 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420092023

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

Edisson is a spelling of Edison, 'son of Edith,' the surname made famous by inventor Thomas Edison. Well used in Latin America, it is rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'ED-ih-sun').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, inventive, and crisp.

Did you know? Edisson respells Edison, 'son of Edith' (or 'son of Adam') — carried by the inventive spark of Thomas Edison and popular in Latin America — a crisp surname-name (said 'ED-ih-sun').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Edisson — Edison spelling; English 'son of Edith'; Thomas Edison

Variations

EdisonEdinsonEdyson

Nicknames

EdiSonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Edisson mean?

Edisson is a spelling of Edison, an English surname meaning 'son of Edith' (or 'son of Adam'), famous via Thomas Edison.

How do you pronounce Edisson?

It's said ED-ih-sun /ˈɛd.ɪ.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Edisson a boy or girl name?

Edisson is a boy's name.

How popular is Edisson?

Edisson is a rare name in the U.S.

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