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Alson

Quick answerThe given name 'Alson' is likely a variant of 'Alston,' meaning "from the noble's estate" or "Alf's town," derived from Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *tūn* (settlement).

Old English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#7,797
TrendStable
Peak year1926
Syllables2
OriginOld English
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish-speaking
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 1
Global rank#7,797

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Alson

The given name 'Alson' is likely a variant of 'Alston,' meaning "from the noble's estate" or "Alf's town," derived from Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *tūn* (settlement).

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Etymology

The given name 'Alson' is likely a variant of 'Alston,' meaning "from the noble's estate" or "Alf's town," derived from Old English elements *ælf* (elf) and *tūn* (settlement). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, with no strong religious ties and notable historical context limited to occasional use as a surname-turned-first-name.

Alson currently ranks #7,797 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.

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