Baby name
CLASSIC
🇧🇷 🇵🇹 Edson
/EH · dson/
Meaning
“Prosperity plus son”
Short form of Edison or an independent name from Old English ead meaning prosperity plus son. Famous in Brazil through Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé's real name.
Nicknames
ed
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
In Brazil, permanently elevated by Pelé; respected and durable in that context.
The cultural moment.
Common in Brazil from the mid-20th century; Pelé's real name ensures lasting cultural resonance.