Godson
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning god's son.
Babies a year
12
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Godson by the numbers
Godson was given to 12 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Godson. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Gideonmighty warrior; one who cuts down1,145 in the US (2017)
- Gordonspacious fort or great hill273 in the US (2017)
- Gibsonson of Gilbert, bright pledge237 in the US (2017)
- Gersonstranger or sojourner; son of Ger113 in the US (2017)
- Godwingod's friend or ally10 in England and Wales (2025)
- Gedeonmighty warrior; a form of Gideon11 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean God
Like Godson, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Names about as common as Godson
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