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Elson

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-sun /ˈɛl.sən/High

Meaning: From an English surname — variously 'son of Elias/Ellis' (Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh') and 'Ella's son'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Son of Elias; son of Ella: Elson is an English surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom an English surname — variously 'son of Elias/Ellis' (Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh') and 'Ella's son'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6538 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,313

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192419112024

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

Elson comes from an English surname — variously 'son of Elias/Ellis', from the Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh', and 'Ella's son' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name across Cape Verdean, Brazilian, and English families (said 'EL-sun'; nickname El).

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, son-of-Elias at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elson comes from an English surname, variously 'son of Elias/Ellis' (Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh') and 'Ella's son' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EL-sun').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Elson — surname; routes layered

Variations

EllisonElisonElsen

Nicknames

El

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elson mean?

Elson is an English surname — variously 'son of Elias/Ellis' and 'Ella's son'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elson?

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

Is Elson a boy or girl name?

Elson is a boy's name.

How popular is Elson?

Elson is a rare name in the U.S.

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