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220+ Boy Names That End in -son

  1. Anderson

    • Origin:

      English from Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "son of Anders"

    • Description:

      Anderson shot up quite a bit on the popular names list in the 2000's, no doubt in large part due to the prominence of white-haired cable newsman Anderson Cooper. Perhaps surprisingly though, Anderson was even higher on the list in 1880. Actress Edie Falco named her son Anderson in 2005. Though there haven't been many first-named Anderson namesakes, there have been countless notables bearing the surname, including Hans Christian, Marian, Maxwell, Sherwood, Gillian, Laurie, and Pamela.
  2. Morrison

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Morris"

    • Description:

      Morrison is one of the more uncommon patronymics; it could be used to honor an ancestral Morris, or one of the well-known surnamed Morrisons: Toni, Jim or Van.
  3. Jenson

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "son of Jens"

    • Description:

      The surname name Jenson is in the British Top 100 thanks to champion race car driver Jenson Button. Jenson might be an honorific for an ancestral John, the English form of Jens or Johannes, or even Jen.
  4. Madison

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Matthew"

    • Description:

      Madison was at one time a strictly boys' presidential name, reaching as high as Number 311 at the end of the nineteenth century. That all changed in 1985 when it entered the girls' list, zooming up quickly until it reached the Number 2 spot, with more than 22,000 female babies given the name in 2001. As is so often the case, its use for boys has dropped precipitously.
  5. Bryson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Brice"

    • Description:

      A surname name that can transition to first -- it entered the Top 1000 in 1980 and is now firmly in the Top 100. Actress NeNe Leakes chose it for her son. R&B singer Bryson Tiller's popularity may have played a part in accelerating Bryson's rise.
  6. Wilson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Will"

    • Description:

      Wilson is a substantive presidential choice far less prevalent than Taylor or Tyler, and with the advantage of being a new route to friendly nickname Will. We see Wilson growing in popularity as an alternative to William; and as a patronymic, it would make a conceivable (if possibly confusing) choice for a son of William.
  7. Kason

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Jason with a K or Kase with an N or Karson without the R. Kason is one of many similar names that are extremely popular right now.
  8. Allison

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alice or English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Allen"

    • Description:

      This shows up on the Social Security data for boys, but these days is mostly female: 2700 baby girls were named Allison last year versus six baby boys.
  9. Colson

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "son of Nicholas"

    • Description:

      Author Colson Whitehead introduced this surname-name to the lexicon, perfect for a son or grandson of a Nicholas, a Nicole, or a Colin. Or anyone else who likes the sound for that matter, since there are plenty of Jacksons and Harrisons whose parents are not called Jack or Harry.
  10. Bronson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of brown-haired one"

    • Description:

      This surname has a modern yet old New England feel, perhaps because of the association with the transcendental teacher and reformer Bronson (born Amos Bronson) Alcott, father of Louisa May. (One-time sitcom star Bronson Pinchot's full name is Bronson Alcott Pinchot.) A more muscular image comes via tough guy Charles Bronson.
  11. Anson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Anne"

    • Description:

      Anson has always been rare, though you might think of actor Anson Williams, best known for playing Potsie Weber on 1970s sitcom Happy Days. As a direct result of the show's popularity, Anson charted in the US Top 1000 from 1976 to 1981.
  12. Arson

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "deliberately setting fire to property"

    • Description:

      Sure, Arson is a crime, but anecdotally, many of the parents who choose this name do so because Arson = "our son."
  13. Iverson

    • Origin:

      Old Norse

    • Meaning:

      "Ivar's son"

    • Description:

      In the 90s, Michael Jordan inspired thousands of parents around the world to name their babies Jordan. Retired NBA star Allen Iverson hasn't yet had anywhere near that impact, but a respectable 64 baby boys born in 2016 were named Iverson. The "Iv-" beginning does feel distinctive.
  14. Kayson

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name, or English "enclosed town" "calf town"

    • Meaning:

      "calf town"

    • Description:

      Kayson is one of several variations of the boys' name Cason, a favorite of the 2010s when it appeared in many different forms, from the Casen to Kaisen to Cayson. Likely inspired by the popular Mason and Jason, the name is also a place name and surname, derived from the English town Cawston .
  15. Judson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Jordan"

    • Description:

      Judson remained in the US Top 1000 every year until it dropped off in 1987. In 2014, the named rejoined the list. With Hudson gaining in popularity, Judson—a possible alternative to Justin—could follow its path.
  16. Jahson

    • Description:

      Jahson is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variant of Jason, potentially influenced by Jamaican or Rastafarian naming patterns where 'Jah' (representing God) is incorporated as a prefix. The traditional Jason derives from Greek origins meaning 'healer,' while this variation carries additional spiritual significance through its 'Jah' element. Jahson remains uncommon in mainstream usage, giving it a distinctive quality that sets it apart. The name carries a rhythmic, melodic sound with its emphasis on the first syllable. For parents seeking a name with both cultural resonance and uniqueness, Jahson offers a contemporary twist on a classic name. Its relative rarity means a child named Jahson would likely encounter few others sharing their name while still benefiting from its recognizable roots.

  17. Eason

    • Origin:

      Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "son of Adam"

    • Description:

      Scottish names that started as surnames are a class unto themselves. This old Scottish surname name debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016 -- bolstered, no doubt, by the extreme popularity of Easton, just one letter away.
  18. Ellison

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of Ellis"

    • Description:

      Updates Ellis -- but also has a lot of feminine potential thanks to Allison/Ellie similarity.
  19. Crimson

    • Origin:

      English color name

    • Meaning:

      "rich deep red"

    • Description:

      Crimson is a rare unisex color name used more frequently among baby girls.
  20. Tyson

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "firebrand"

    • Description:

      As parents were finding too many Tylers at the neighborhood playground, they began looking to Tyson as an alternative, no longer concerned with possible connections to Mike Tyson or Tyson chicken.