At a glance
- In short
- Edisson is a unique male name of English origin, meaning "son of Edward," and offers a modern twist on the classic Edison.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #8,910 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 8 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #8,781 in 2014
- First recorded
- 2009
Meaning of Edisson
The name Edisson is a male given name of English origin, pronounced as "ed-uh-suhn" (/ˈɛdəsən/). It is a variant of the more commonly known Edison, which means "son of Edward." The name carries historical significance due to its association with the famous American inventor Thomas Edison, known for his groundbreaking work in electric light and power utilities. Although not widely popular, Edisson has seen intermittent use in the United States over the past decade. In 2023, it ranked 12,190th with five occurrences. Its unique spelling adds a modern twist while retaining the classic charm associated with its origins. Parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar name might find Edisson to be an excellent choice.
How to pronounce Edisson
English
- Pronounced ed-uh-suhn /ˈɛdəsən/
Popularity of Edisson in the U.S.
Edisson was the #8,910 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 8 babies. It peaked at #8,781 in 2014. It first appears in the records in 2009.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2009–2025 9 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8,910 | back (not recorded in 2024) |
| 2023 | 5 | 12,239 | ▼ 1,376 |
| 2022 | 6 | 10,863 | back (not recorded in 2017–2021) |
| 2016 | 5 | 12,185 | ▼ 1,541 |
| 2015 | 6 | 10,644 | ▼ 1,863 |
| 2014 | 8 | 8,781 | ▲ 874 |
| 2013 | 7 | 9,655 | back (not recorded in 2012) |
| 2011 | 6 | 10,808 | back (not recorded in 2010) |
| 2009 | 6 | 10,994 | new |
Notable people named Edisson
- Edisson Jordanov is a German-born Bulgarian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Beerschot and the Bulgaria national team.