UK boy's name
Edis
An English unisex name derived from the Old Norse name Eiðr.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Edis is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Edis popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 9 births.
This profile covers 50 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 50 living people in the UK are called Edis. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Edis ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 9 boys were registered as Edis.
- • About 50 living people in the UK are estimated to have Edis as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
9 births
Estimated living
50
2026
Meaning
What does Edis mean?
The given name Edis has its origins in the Latin language. It is believed to have derived from the word "editus," which means "published" or "brought forth." The name can be traced back to ancient Roman times, when it was used as a surname for those who were involved in the publishing or dissemination of written works.
Edis was not a particularly common name during the Roman era, but it did appear in some historical records and inscriptions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in the 2nd century AD, when a Roman publisher named Edis Marcellus was mentioned in a document related to the publication of a philosophical text.
As Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire, the name Edis gained some popularity among early Christian communities. It was believed that the name's association with the concept of "bringing forth" or "publishing" resonated with the idea of spreading the teachings of the faith. However, there is no direct evidence of the name being used in any religious scriptures or texts from that time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Edis remained relatively obscure, but it did occasionally appear in historical records across various regions of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Edis of Saxony, a 12th-century scholar and writer who authored several works on philosophy and theology.
During the Renaissance period, the name Edis experienced a slight resurgence, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Edis Piermaria (1453-1521), a renowned Italian painter and architect who was known for his frescoes and architectural designs in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.
Other notable people named Edis throughout history include:
1. Edis de Monfort (c. 1185-1233), a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Fifth Crusade. 2. Edis Petrović (c. 1430-1490), a Serbian writer and translator who played a significant role in the development of Serbian literature. 3. Edis Radziwill (1559-1623), a Polish-Lithuanian noble and military commander who fought in various wars against Sweden and Russia. 4. Edis Boulliau (1605-1694), a French astronomer and mathematician who made contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. 5. Edis Montagu (1673-1749), an English politician and writer who served as a member of the British Parliament and authored several works on political theory.
While the name Edis has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its origins and associations with the concepts of publishing, dissemination, and intellectual pursuits have made it a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Edis over time
The chart below shows babies named Edis registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Edis, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Edis by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Edis was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3466 | 18 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3413 | 26 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4290 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Edis
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Edis: questions and answers
How popular is the name Edis in the UK right now?
In 2024, Edis was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Edis most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 9 babies registered as Edis in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Edis?
An English unisex name derived from the Old Norse name Eiðr.
How many people are called Edis in the UK?
A total of 50 babies have been registered as Edis across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.