Baby Names Ending in Son

Vinson

English

"son of Vincent"

For Grandpa Vincent.

Mackson

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…

Ericson

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.

Braison

American, meaning unknown

A celebrity-related name as the son of Billy Ray and brother of Miley Cyrus.

Chason

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…

Richardson

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…

Peterson

English

"son of Peter"

To honor an ancestral Peter.

Williamson

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…

Davison

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…

Patterson

English

"son of Peter"

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.

Carlson

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…

Ferguson

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.

Stevenson

Stevenson is a masculine name that originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Steven' or 'son of Stephen.' The root name Stephen derives from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or…

Nicholson

English

"son of Nicol"

If you're looking for a Nicholas substitute or namesake, Nicholson would make a more distinctive path to the likable nickname Nick, fitting in with other newer patronymics like Anderson and Harrison.…

Dowson

Dowson is a masculine name that originated as an English surname, derived from a patronymic meaning 'son of Dow' (with Dow being a medieval diminutive of names like David). As a first name, Dowson is…

Matheson

Matheson is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from 'Mac Mhathain,' meaning 'son of the bear' or 'son of Matthew.' Originally a surname common in the Scottish Highlands, particularly among…

Philipson

Philipson represents a patronymic surname that has occasionally transitioned to first-name usage. Meaning 'son of Philip,' it carries the heritage of the Greek name Philippos, combining 'philein' (to…

Donelson

Donelson is a masculine name with Scottish and English origins, historically used as a surname meaning 'son of Donald.' Donald itself derives from the Gaelic elements 'dubh' meaning 'dark' and 'val'…