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Denson

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEN-sun /ˈdɛn.sən/High

Meaning: Denson is an English surname meaning 'son of Dennis' (or 'son of Dean'), carried into modern first-name use. As a given name it reads as a surname-style, -son pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp two-beat surname name: Denson means 'son of Dennis' (said 'DEN-sun'). A modern -son pick.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningDenson is an English surname meaning 'son of Dennis' (or 'son of Dean'), carried into modern first-name use. As a given name it reads as a surname-style, -son pick.
U.S. rank (2024)#12721 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)≈ 438

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195219122024

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

Denson is an English surname, 'son of Dennis' (or 'son of Dean'), turned given name. It reads as a modern, surname-style boys' pick alongside Emerson and Anderson (said 'DEN-sun'). Its route is reasonably clear for a name of this kind.

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Denson began as an English surname — 'son of Dennis' (or of Dean) — later used as a first name, in step with -son names like Emerson and Anderson.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Denson — English surname 'son of Dennis'; surname-to-first-name

Variations

DenzonDennisonAnderson

Nicknames

DenDenny

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Emerson— a like -son surname name
Anderson— a like patronymic -son pick
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Denson mean?

Denson is an English surname meaning 'son of Dennis' (or 'son of Dean'), now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Denson?

It's said DEN-sun /ˈdɛn.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Denson a boy or girl name?

Denson is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Denson?

Denson is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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