Aeson

♂ Boy

Pronounced AEHS-ohn /ˈæɛs.oʊn/Medium

Meaning: HealerMedium

In 30 seconds: Aeson is a name from Greek mythology meaning 'healer'. In the myths it belongs to the father of the hero Jason.

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Origin MediumGreek Mythology

MeaningHealer

U.S. rank (2025)#2993 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births41 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 773

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aeson comes from Greek mythology, where it is the name of Jason's father, and it is glossed as 'healer'. As a modern given name it draws directly on that mythological root. The recorded meaning is settled.

The two-syllable Ae- opening gives it an unusual, antique look on the page while still reading easily as Ee-son.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aeson is 'healer', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Jason— In Greek myth Aeson is Jason's father, and both names carry the 'healer' meaning.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aeson mean?

Aeson is usually explained as meaning 'healer' and is most often linked with Greek Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Aeson?

It's commonly said AEHS-ohn /ˈæɛs.oʊn/.

Is Aeson a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aeson is used as a boy name.

How popular is Aeson?

In 2024, Aeson ranked #2945 in the U.S. for boys, with 42 births recorded.