Popularity: 1503
Origin: British
Meaning: Son of Edward
Baby is bound to light up your life and illuminate a new kind of love you didn't even know was possible! Edison, a British name meaning “son of Edward,” is probably best recognized as the surname of visionary inventor and businessman Thomas Edison. Edison created the incandescent lightbulb and literally lit up the lives of people across the globe. Edison is often viewed as a surname, but as a first name, it gets a fresh and bright makeover. Popular nicknames include Ed or Eddie, which make for cute abbreviations for your radiant baby boy.

Famous People Named Edison

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Thomas Edison
    Inventor