Son of Richard
A patronymic English surname meaning 'son of Dick'. The name Dick is a medieval diminutive of Richard, which is derived from Germanic elements meaning 'brave ruler'.
Less common today
Dickson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,413 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nigerian professional footballer
Microbiologist and vertical farming advocate
Hong Kong businessman and philanthropist
