US Popularity Rank: 9421

Origin: British

Meaning: Son of Edward; Ed's son; Prosperity, Wealth

Show your little bundle of joy how much they light up your world by naming them Eddison. Meaning “son of Edward” or “Ed’s son,” this masculine moniker derives from the Old English names Ed or Edde, nicknames of Edith, Edward, or Edwin. Many British names begin with ēad, which means “prosperity” and “wealth,” virtues that we are sure you’ll want your cherub to exhibit. Both a given name and a surname, Eddison is most known thanks to American inventor Thomas Edison who invented the light bulb, motion picture cameras, and the phonograph, making this a name that's sure to spark greatness in your little one.