"son of Eddie"
Eddison
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A surname classic with inventor spirit
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Meaning & Origin
"prosperous guardian son"
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Eddison is an English surname turned given name, meaning literally son of Eddie. Eddie itself derives from the Old English name Eadwig, combining ead (wealth, fortune) and wig (war). As a given name, Eddison carries the distinguished feel of an old family name while honoring the legacy of great inventors and thinkers.
Eddison gained traction as a given name in the late 20th century, riding the trend of surname-style first names. It is frequently chosen by parents who want the association with inventor Thomas Edison but prefer the traditional double-D spelling.
The name carries strong associations with Thomas Alva Edison, one of Americas greatest inventors, making it popular with parents who value ingenuity, perseverance, and scientific achievement.
Historical Record
Eddison first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 504 babies have been named Eddison in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eddison is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #4,849 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Thomas Edison held 1,093 US patents — more than any other American inventor of his era
- The name Edison appears in multiple countries as a tribute first name
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Famous People Named Eddison
Edison Arantes do Nascimento (Pele)
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1940
Brazilian football legend widely regarded as the greatest soccer player of all time
Thomas Edison
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1847
American inventor who developed the phonograph, motion picture camera, and practical incandescent light bulb
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #4,849
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Cultural Origins
- English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Eddison
Eddison is a boy name with English and American origins . The name means "son of Eddie" in English .
Is Eddison a boy or girl name? Eddison is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,849 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,652. Eddison is more commonly used as a boy name.
Eddison is currently ranked #4,849 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Eddison has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Eddison include Ed, Eddie, and Eddy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Eddison include Eddie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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