Elson

Meaning of Elson

Elson constitutes an Anglo-American adaptation of an Old English patronymic—literally “son of Ellis,” with Ellis itself tracing to the Hebrew name Elijah—whose evolution from surname to given name exemplifies a broader pattern in English-speaking onomastics whereby hereditary cognomens attain first-name status; pronounced EL-suhn (/ˈɛl.sən/), it adheres to a balanced disyllabic phonotactic structure consonant with both British and American norms. United States Social Security Administration data from 1911 through 2024 reveal that Elson has persistently occupied a marginal register—annual occurrences spanning 7 to 28 and national rank oscillating between 295th and 933rd—most recently recording 13 births at position 911 in 2024. This statistical steadiness underscores its appeal to parents seeking a name of reserved distinction, technical precision and a measured linkage to ancestral or theological roots.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as EL-suhn (/ˈɛl.sən/)

• Eli
• Elvin
• Elroy
• Elwin
• Elwood
• Elton