Ellson

English

"son of Ellis"

Ellson Origin and Meaning

The name Ellson is a boy's name.

Ellson is an uncommon masculine name of English origin, likely derived as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ellis' or 'son of Elias.' Ellis itself comes from the biblical name Elijah, meaning 'Jehovah is God.' As a first name, Ellson remains quite rare, providing a distinctive alternative to more popular names like Elliot or Elson. It carries a refined, somewhat traditional quality while maintaining a modern sound. The name blends well with current naming trends favoring surnames as first names and offers the friendly nickname options of 'Ell' or 'Ellie.'