Edison \e-di-son\ as a boy's name is pronounced ED-ih-sun. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Edison is "son of Edward". The name is used in honor of inventor Thomas Edison.
Edison has 3 variant forms: Eddison, Eddy and Edson.
For more information, see also the related name Edward.
Baby names that sound like Edison are Adison, Addison and Adisson.