US Popularity Rank: 1676

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.