By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Paxson is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the word 'pax,' meaning 'peace' in Latin, combined with the Germanic suffix '-son' indicating 'son of.' This surname-turned-first-name…
Richardson is a masculine name with English origins, traditionally used as a surname meaning 'son of Richard.' Richard itself combines Germanic elements meaning 'powerful' and 'ruler,' making…
English surname from Swedish
"son of Gunnar"
Gunnison, though given to just a few baby boys in recent years, is a name we have our eyes on. With strong surname style and a masculine, tough-guy image, Gunnison could give Jameson a run for its…
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.…
Layson is a modern masculine name that likely emerged as a contemporary creation rather than having deep historical roots. It may have developed as a variant of names like Layton (meaning 'settlement…
English
"son of Peter"
To honor an ancestral Peter.
Williamson originated as an English surname meaning 'son of William,' making it a patronymic derived from the classic Germanic name William (composed of elements meaning 'will' or 'desire' and…
Adison is a masculine name that originated as a variant spelling of Addison, which was traditionally an English surname meaning 'son of Adam.' The name combines 'Adam' (from Hebrew, meaning 'earth'…
Willson is a masculine name that originated as a surname meaning 'son of Will' or 'son of William.' William itself derives from Germanic elements meaning 'resolute protector' or 'determined…
Elison is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Ellison or Alison. As a variant of Ellison, it would derive from "son of Ellis," with Ellis being a medieval form of Elijah, meaning…
Jaeson represents a modern, phonetic respelling of Jason, a name with Greek origins meaning 'healer.' This alternative spelling emerged during the late 20th century trend of creating distinctive…
Diminutive of Alice or English
"son of Allen"
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. But given the emerging trend of female names…
Davison originated as an English surname meaning 'son of David,' making it a patronymic name with Hebrew roots since David means 'beloved' in Hebrew. As a first name, Davison represents a modern…
Variation of Edison, English
"son of Edith or Adam"
Uruguayan footballer Edinson Cavani gave his unique first name a boost following the 2022 World Cup.
Jamerson is a masculine name that originated as an English surname, derived from 'son of James.' It represents the patronymic tradition where a child's surname indicated their father's name. As a…
Patterson is an upscale name worth considering if you're looking to continue a line of Peters, but soundalike Paterson is a downscale city in New Jersey.
Ranson is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the Middle English word 'ranson' or 'ransum,' meaning 'shield' or 'redemption.' It's historically connected to the concept of paying a…
Wattson is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins. Historically a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Walter' or 'son of Watt' (a medieval diminutive of Walter), Wattson has…
Carlson originated as a Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Carl' (itself derived from the Old Norse 'karl,' meaning 'free man'). As a first name, it represents the modern trend of transforming…
Scottish surname
"son of Fergus"
This would make an interesting name for a boy, if it weren't for the fact that the two most well known Fergies are female.
