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Alson

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-son /ˈæl.sən/High

Meaning: From an English surname, variously 'son of Al/Allen' and 'son of Alice'; also a modern given name; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Al/Alice: Alson is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningFrom an English surname, variously 'son of Al/Allen' and 'son of Alice'; also a modern given name; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#7757 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)≈ 526

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192618882024

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

Alson comes from an English surname, variously 'son of Al/Allen' and 'son of Alice'; it is also a modern given name (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'AL-son'; nickname Al).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, son-of-Al at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Alson is an English surname, variously 'son of Al/Allen' and 'son of Alice' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AL-son').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Alson — surname; routes uncertain

Variations

AllsonAlstonAlsen

Nicknames

Al

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alson mean?

Alson is an English surname, variously 'son of Al/Allen' and 'son of Alice'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Alson?

It's said AL-son /ˈæl.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alson a boy or girl name?

Alson is a boy's name.

How popular is Alson?

Alson is a very rare name in the U.S.

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