MallowbyNames

Edis

EH-dis · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Edis or a diminutive of names beginning with Ed-.

2025 rank (boys)
#12,008
Babies named in 2025
5
Peak popularity
2004
2025 frequency
1 in 341,615 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.

Popularity of Edis since 1920

Babies named Edis per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015192019602000Most births 2004GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1920s250
1930s60
1940s50
1950s00
1960s00
1970s00
1980s00
1990s512
2000s087
2010s031
2020s032

Meaning & origin

Edis is a rare modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1994. It has never broken into widespread use, ranking 12,008th in 2025 with just 1 in 341,615 newborns receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2004, yet even then it remained uncommon. The trajectory has been stable, indicating it is neither rising nor falling in usage. Given its obscurity, Edis has no strong association with any particular state or region. The name likely emerged as a creative variant of traditional names like Edward or Edmund, or as a modern coinage drawn from popular phonetic patterns.

Edis is a relatively recent name, first recorded in the United States in 1994. It may be a variant of Edis, itself a short form of Edward or Edmund, or could be a modern coinage based on popular sounds. The name has never been widely used but has maintained a low, stable presence.

Edis” around the world

Where Edis lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Sibling names for Edis

Names that share Edis's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Eden, Ellis, Erin, Eva, Ada

Brothers: Evan, Eli, Emmett, Ezra, Ellis

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Edis mean?
The meaning of Edis is uncertain. It may be a variant or diminutive of names like Edward or Edmund.
How popular is the name Edis?
Edis ranked 12,008th in the U.S. in 2025, with about 1 in 341,615 newborns given the name.
Is Edis a boy's name?
Yes, Edis is primarily used for boys.