Sibling names for Edison
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Edison usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Edison, whose busiest decade was the 2010s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Edison
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camilla | feminine form of Camillus | #361 | 4,790 | 2010s |
| Noella | #1,975 | 543 | 2010s | |
| Lotus | #1,826 | 631 | 2010s | |
| Arabelle | #2,037 | 467 | 2010s | |
| Vivien | alive, lively | #1,854 | 619 | 2010s |
| Violeta | violet (Spanish) | #641 | 2,010 | 2010s |
| Mercy | mercy, compassion | #867 | 1,680 | 2010s |
| Millie | pet form of Mildred, Millicent, Emily, Amelia and others | #73 | 12,731 | 2020s |
| Isadora | #1,265 | 807 | 2010s |
Brother names for Edison
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | leader (English title) | #695 | 1,988 | 2010s |
| Romeo | pilgrim to Rome; a Roman | #302 | 5,425 | 2010s |
| Prince | prince | #447 | 4,324 | 2010s |
| Rivers | #2,828 | 327 | 2010s | |
| Carmelo | from Mount Carmel (Hebrew 'God's vineyard') | #712 | 1,881 | 2010s |
| Jethro | his abundance | #953 | 974 | 2020s |
| Gentry | #1,813 | 628 | 2010s | |
| Reid | red (red-haired) | #293 | 5,479 | 2010s |
Edison's era
Edison ranked #870 for boys in 2025, against #635 in 2015. Its best year was 1917, at #538. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Edison included.
Girls: Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam, Nina. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Edison
These names follow Edison's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Edison. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Edison's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Edison's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Edison or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Edison itself are excluded.