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Edison [edi-son]â² as a boys' 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. Also form of Edward.
Quick Answer. Thomas Edison is famous because he is the most prolific inventor in American history. His 1,093 patents, a record number, covered innovations and improvements in a number of areas such as electric power, motion pictures and sound recording. Edison was born in Ohio in 1847 and began experimenting at a young age.