Jetson
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jetson
Jetson is a modern English surname derived from the patronymic "Jett's son," where Jett is a given name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word "jet" or a diminutive of names like Jedediah.
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Etymology
Jetson is a modern English surname derived from the patronymic "Jett's son," where Jett is a given name of uncertain origin, possibly related to the word "jet" or a diminutive of names like Jedediah. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, and gained popular cultural recognition through the 1960s animated television series "The Jetsons," though it has no significant historical usage prior to modern times.
Jetson currently ranks #1,470 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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