Eason

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-suhn /ˈi.sən/Medium

Meaning: from a Scottish/English surname, a patronymic likely meaning 'son of Ee' (a pet form of Adam or a related name)Medium

In 30 seconds: Eason comes from a Scottish and English surname, a patronymic that likely means 'son of Ee', a pet form of Adam or a related name.

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Origin MediumEnglish

Meaningfrom a Scottish/English surname, a patronymic likely meaning 'son of Ee' (a pet form of Adam or a related name)

U.S. rank (2025)#1540 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births112 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,849

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

The name began as a family name marking descent, with 'Ee' understood as a short, affectionate form of Adam or a similar name, so the whole reads roughly as 'son of Ee'. Brought into use as a first name, it keeps that surname character. Its origins in Scotland and England give it an old, settled feel despite its modern first-name use.

The two-syllable sound is soft and easy, which helps it work as a given name today. As a patronymic surname, much of its history is tied to lineage rather than a single vivid meaning.

Did you know? Eason likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Eason — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Eason Chan (1974-)
Hong Kong Cantopop and Mandopop singer and actor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eason mean?

Eason is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Eason?

It's commonly said EE-suhn /ˈi.sən/.

Is Eason a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Eason?

In 2024, Eason ranked #1553 in the U.S. for boys, with 112 births recorded.