US Popularity:10375
Origin:British
Meaning:Son of Ellis
Elson is a distinctive masculine name of Old English origin. Meaning “son of Ellis,” Elson is a surname-turned-first name that has been around for generations. Derived from the names Ellison and Elston, this short but sweet option stands in its own right. Some famous namesakes include soccer players Elson Seale and Élson Falcão da Silva. Nickname options include Eli, El, and Sonny.
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How Popular Is The Name Elson?

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Overall:Elson is currently #10375 in U.S. births
Boy:Elson is currently #4906 in U.S. births

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2025
#4906
in 2025
+ 1632
from 2024
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