Manson

Scottish surname

"son of Magnus; son of the great"

Manson Origin and Meaning

The name Manson is a boy's name meaning "son of Magnus; son of the great".

A surname-style name that, in theory, would be a cool alternative to Mason, however, in theory is the key phrase here. Manson will forever be associated with Charles Manson, cult leader of 'The Manson Family', who responsible for several violent murders in the 60s.

The Scottish variation of Magnusson, the name literally means "son of Magnus" or more figuratively, "son of the great". You may be surprised to learn that it remains quietly in use in the US, given to a small handful of boys most years.

Manson Rank in US Top 1000

# 837 in the US

Famous People Named Manson

• Manson Benedict American nuclear engineer
• Marilyn Manson stage name of American musician Brian Hugh Warner
• Candell Manson aka Candyman American rapper
• Mahlon Dickerson Manson U.S. Civil War general
• Charles Manson American cult leader