Names Ending in -son for Boys

Jansson is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, primarily functioning as a surname in Sweden, Finland, and other Nordic countries. It literally means 'son of Jan' (a Scandinavian form of John). As a first name, Jansson is uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality. The name carries connotations of Nordic heritage and strong family traditions. It might remind literary enthusiasts of Tove Jansson, the Finnish author who created the Moomin characters. Jansson has a strong, crisp sound with its prominent consonants, giving it a memorable quality. While rare as a first name globally, it offers a unique option for parents seeking a name with clear Scandinavian roots or family connections to Nordic heritage.

Jansson

Dakson

A word name, a color name, and a brand name, Damson is associated with a type of fruit, a shade of purple and the fashion brand, Damson Madder. While some may find it far too close to the word damn to be used as a name, others may find the wordy feel and the stylish -son ending appealing.
 
Currently a rare choice, it is borne by actor Damson Idris, though in his case, it is a short form of Adamson, a surname style choice, meaning "son of Adam" or more figuratively, "son of the red earth". 
 
As such, it could be pronounced like the fruit (DAM-zuhn) or more like the end of Adamson (DAM-suhn).

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Danielson

Danson

Darickson

Darikson

Darson

Dason

Dauson

Jaimison is a masculine name that represents a modern variant of James, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." This contemporary spelling combines the Spanish-influenced Jaime with the English patronymic suffix "-son," literally meaning "son of James." While less common than similar variants like Jameson or Jamison, Jaimison has gained modest popularity in the United States since the 1980s as parents seek distinctive alternatives to traditional names. The name carries a strong, masculine sound while maintaining recognizable roots. Jaimison projects a friendly yet professional image, balancing familiarity with uniqueness. The name works well across various cultures and has cross-generational appeal, making it versatile for a child who will grow into adulthood with this distinctive yet accessible name.

Jaimison

Deason

Delson

Jakeson is a modern patronymic name primarily used for boys. It combines the popular name Jake (a diminutive of Jacob) with the suffix 'son,' literally meaning 'son of Jake.' This follows traditional naming patterns like Jackson or Harrison. While relatively uncommon, Jakeson began appearing in the United States in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive variations of classic names. The name has a strong, masculine sound with American roots, though it hasn't reached the popularity of similar names like Jackson. Jakeson offers the familiar nickname Jake while providing a more distinctive full name that stands out on class rosters.

Jakeson

Denson

Dilson

Dipson

Dison

Donaldson

Draeson

Boy names that end in son are among the oldest and most classic male names around.

 is Mason, which ranks in the Top 10. Along with Mason, boy names ending in son in the US Top 100 include Jackson, Grayson, Carson, Jameson, Bryson, and Jason.

 ending in son include Hodgson and Babson. You can also fashion a unique son-ending name from an ancestral female first name, such as Marson for Mary, Marie, or Margaret.

, names that end in son are based quite literally on the name of the father, so that Jackson is the son of Jack, Harrison is the son of Harry, and so on.

 apart from their relationship to family names. Names ending in son for boys sound like (and often are) surnames, a stylish class all its own. And some people feel that boys' names with son at the end sound more like real names, buttoned-up and classy, but also lending themselves to cute short forms.



Of course there are a handful of popular girl names that end in son too, notably Madison, Addison, and Alison. But the son ending is usually attached to boy names. Here are the choices, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Boy names that end in -son including popular boy names ending in -son and unique boy names that end in -son, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 18)

220+ Boy Names That End in -son