By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Coulson is a masculine English surname-turned-first-name derived from 'son of Coul,' with Coul being a medieval diminutive of Nicholas. This patronymic name originated in northern England and…
Juddson is a masculine name of English origin, representing a variation of the more common Judson. It ultimately derives from the name Jordan or from the surname meaning 'son of Judd,' with Judd…
English
"son of Matthew"
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…
Hutchinson is primarily known as a surname derived from the medieval given name Hugh, with the suffix "-kin" (diminutive) and "-son," meaning "son of little Hugh." As a first name, it represents the…
Scandinavian
"Jan's son"
Intriguing way to honor an ancestral John.
Jeferson is a variant spelling of Jefferson, a surname-turned-first-name that honors Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president. The name has English origins meaning 'son of Jeffrey,' with Jeffrey…
Spelling variation of Ericson.
Jaison is a masculine name that represents a phonetic variation of Jason, which originates from Greek mythology. The original Greek name Iásōn means 'healer' or 'to heal.' This alternative spelling…
"son of Vincent"
For Grandpa Vincent.
Brison is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the English surname Bryson (son of Brice/Bryce), from the French place name Briçon, or as a variant of Brice…
Jakson is an alternative spelling of Jackson, a name that originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Jack' (with Jack being a medieval diminutive of John). This variation maintains the same…
Jaymeson represents a modern, stylized variation of the traditional surname-turned-first-name Jameson or James. The distinctive 'y' spelling adds a contemporary flair to this masculine name.…
Surname name
"son of Mack or Max"
Mackson, while not unknown as a surname, is more of a modern invention as a first name, a smoosh of the more popular Jackson and Maxon. Authenticity aside, it's not without its appeal. And who can…
Old Norse
"son of the eternal ruler"
Ericson, also spelled Erickson and Erikson (and with -sen endings too), is a Nordic surname that makes a strong choice. Ericson may continue the trend Harrison, Jefferson and Jackson started.
American, meaning unknown
A celebrity-related name as the son of Billy Ray and brother of Miley Cyrus.
Nilson is a masculine name of Scandinavian origin, primarily derived from 'Nils' (a Swedish form of Nicholas) combined with the suffix 'son,' literally meaning 'son of Nils.' The name carries the…
Word name
"deliberately setting fire to property"
Sure, Arson is a crime, but anecdotally, many of the parents who choose this name do so because Arson = "our son."
Chason is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may represent a modern variation of Chase or Jason, or it could derive from the French 'chanson' meaning 'song.' With its strong yet…
Graeson is a modern masculine name that emerged as a variation of Grayson, which originated as an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' or 'son of Gregory.' The alternative spelling with 'ae'…
