Noble son or son of prosperity
A Portuguese and Spanish name likely derived from the English name Edison, meaning 'son of Edward' or 'son of Eadie'. It combines the Germanic elements for wealth or fortune with the suffix for son, often used in Lusophone cultures.
Less common today
Edilson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,540 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian footballer and 2002 World Cup winner
Professional Brazilian right-back
