Edison
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Edison
The name 'Edison' means "son of Eda" or "son of Edward," derived from the Old English patronymic suffix "-son" combined with the given name Eda or Edward.
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Etymology
The name 'Edison' means "son of Eda" or "son of Edward," derived from the Old English patronymic suffix "-son" combined with the given name Eda or Edward. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, and gained historical prominence through the inventor Thomas Edison, though it has no specific religious association.
Edison currently ranks #870 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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