Alson
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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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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