Tilson
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tilson
Tilson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Til," where Til is a diminutive form of the name Matilda or Tilo, derived from Germanic roots meaning "mighty" or "power." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has Anglo-Saxon origins, with historical usage concentrated in England and later in English-speaking diaspora communities.
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Etymology
Tilson is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Til," where Til is a diminutive form of the name Matilda or Tilo, derived from Germanic roots meaning "mighty" or "power." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has Anglo-Saxon origins, with historical usage concentrated in England and later in English-speaking diaspora communities.
Tilson currently ranks #13,887 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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