US Popularity Rank: 13199

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.