Son of Al; nobles son
Alson is an English patronymic surname-turned-given name. It typically signifies 'son of Al,' where Al is a diminutive of names like Albert, Alan, or Alexander, often carrying the connotation of nobility or defender.
Less common today
Alson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,223 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Mayor of Chicago from 1844 to 1845
American Impressionist painter
