By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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English
"son of Dick"
Dickinson is a possibility for Richard's boy, though that Dick nickname is problematic no matter how you get to it.
English surname
"son of Giles"
Likable English surname that is occasionally heard as a first name.
Denison is a masculine name derived from medieval English, originally a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Denis' or 'son of Dennis.' Dennis itself comes from the Greek name Dionysios, referring to…
Denisson is a masculine name that appears to be a patronymic surname adapted as a first name. It likely originated as 'Denis's son' or 'son of Denis,' following the pattern of many surnames ending in…
Dennyson is a masculine name that emerged as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Dennis.' Dennis itself derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and festivity. As a first name, Dennyson carries…
Surname
"son of Hamo"
Patronymic surname derived from the Norman name Hamo.
"son of Dennis"
A case in which the son is now more attractive than the father. There have been Colonial settlers surnamed Dennison on this side of the Atlantic since 1623.
Hason is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hungarian contexts, it's a variant of Hassan, which has Arabic roots meaning 'handsome' or 'good.' In some African cultures, particularly…
"son of Jacob"
Jameson has cracked the Top 100, so you may want to look towards greener pastures. Jacobson has the same appeal, and — trivia bonus — Jacob and James are variations of the same name.
Brazilian, meaning unknown
Jadson is a name with uniquely Brazilian origins. It is linked to soccer star Jádson Rodrigues da Silva as well as profession surfer Jadson Andre. It's an ultra-rare name in the United States, given…
"son of James"
A variant of Jameson or Jamison, borne by the first Black woman in space, former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison.
Carrson is a modern variant spelling of Carson, which originated as an English surname derived from the Scottish-Gaelic name 'MacCarson,' meaning 'son of Carr.' The name Carr itself has roots meaning…
Karlsson is a Scandinavian surname meaning "son of Karl," with Karl itself deriving from Old Norse and Germanic roots meaning "free man" or "man." Traditional in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish naming…
Carlsson is a masculine name originating as a Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Carl.' The double 's' spelling is particularly characteristic of Swedish naming traditions,…
Karlson is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of the patronymic surname meaning 'son of Karl/Carl.' Karl itself derives from Germanic origins meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' While…
Bronsson is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bronson, which originated as an English surname meaning "son of Brown" (with Brown initially referring to someone with…
Nixson is a modern masculine name variation of 'Nixon,' which originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Nicholas.' The name Nicholas derives from Greek elements meaning 'victory of the…
Bronnson is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bronson, which originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Brown' (where Brown was a nickname for someone with brown hair or…
Modern invented name
Jason with a Br.
Scandinavian surname
"son of Kristoff"
A familiar Scandinavian surname — typically spelled Christofferson in Denmark — via actor and singer Kris Kristofferson.
