By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Modern invented name, variation of Kyson
A spelling variation of Kyson, possibly with a hint of pop cultural influence (via the Kardashians and Gigi Hadid). Sometimes recorded to mean "son of Kyle" (or maybe "son of Kylie"), in this case,…
Modern invented name
Also found as Brason, this is one of an army of Jason sound-alikes, which include Cason, Mason, Kaysen, and so on. Stylish, yes; recommended, no.
English surname
"from Woodsome"
Despite its -son ending, Woodson is not a patronymic surname (although it would be a great choice for the child of a Woody or Woodrow). People with the surname Woodson have ancestors from Woodsome, a…
Aceson is a modern masculine name that appears to be a contemporary creation combining the elements "Ace" (signifying excellence or the highest rank) and the popular suffix "-son" (meaning "son of").…
Kaeson is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in the United States in recent decades. Likely a contemporary variation of names like Kason, Mason, or Carson, it follows the…
Koleson is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in American naming practices during the early 21st century. Constructed with the popular 'K' beginning and '-son' suffix, it follows modern…
English
"son of Henry"
Bulky surname honoring Grandpa Henry or Saul Bellow's Rain King.
Larson originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Lars' in Scandinavian cultures, particularly Swedish and Norwegian. Lars itself is a Scandinavian form of Lawrence, derived from the Latin…
"son of Morris"
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.
Treyson is a modern masculine name that exemplifies contemporary American naming trends. Created as a variation of the popular name Trey (which means 'three' or is sometimes used for a…
Hutson is a surname-turned-first-name with English origins, typically derived from the patronymic meaning 'son of Hugh.' Hugh itself comes from Germanic roots meaning 'mind' or 'spirit.' Hutson…
Greek
Better known for his son and his quest for the Gold Fleece, Aeson was the father of Jason in Greek mythology. There are two varying myths around Aison, one being that he committed suicide after being…
Scandinavian
"son of Hans"
More familiar and melodic to the American ear than either Hans or Hansen, and some might attach it to the three-brother pop-rock band called Hanson.
English word name
"a statement offered in explanation or justification"
A provocative word name that may strike the right chord for an adventurous baby namer, Reason has begun to sound, well, more reasonable as a name in recent years. While it did first feature in the US…
Ayson is a modern masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of the English surname Aison, a contemporary spelling of the name Aidan (meaning 'little fire' in Irish), or a…
Brazilian variation of Eder
"handsome"
The Manchester City goalkeeper known mononymously as Ederson has inspired some American parents to use his name for their sons. It's a uniquely Brazilian elaboration of Eder, which is originally…
Pay-names are ultra-hot for girls these days, but they're also fairly popular for boys, in no small part thanks to Peyton Manning.
Parents wanting to move beyond Jason and Mason, not to mention Taylor, have created Tayson. But like many smoosh baby names , this choice is less than the sum of its parts.
"son of John"
No competition for Jackson.
Hebrew
"sun"
This name, once considered overly powerful due to the superhuman strength of the biblical figure, is now an option for parents in search of an unusual route to Sam. But you really don't need that p:…
