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Godson

♂ Boy

Pronounced GOD-son /ˈɡɑd.sən/High

Meaning: From the English 'godson' — 'a male godchild; one sponsored at baptism'; also read as 'a son of God'; a virtue/word-name popular in Nigerian Christian families; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: A son of God; a godchild: Godson is English. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'GOD-son'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English 'godson' — 'a male godchild; one sponsored at baptism'; also read as 'a son of God'; a virtue/word-name popular in Nigerian Christian families; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#10206 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 114

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919962024

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

Godson comes from the English 'godson' — 'a male godchild; one sponsored at baptism'; also read as 'a son of God'; a virtue/word-name popular in Nigerian Christian families (we note the sacred sense). A crisp, modern name (said 'GOD-son').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian and other Christian families. Rare, a-son-of-God at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Godson is 'a male godchild' — also read as 'a son of God' — a crisp virtue-name popular in Nigerian Christian families (we note the sacred sense; said 'GOD-son').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Godson — English word/virtue-name

Variations

GodwinGodsent

Nicknames

God

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Godson mean?

Godson is 'a male godchild'; also read as 'a son of God'; a virtue-name popular in Nigerian Christian families. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Godson?

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

Is Godson a boy or girl name?

Godson is a boy's name.

How popular is Godson?

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

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