Son of Dye (a diminutive of Denis)
Dyson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Dye'. Dye was a common medieval diminutive for Dionysius, the Greek god of wine and revelry, which later evolved into the name Denis.
Less common today
Dyson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,624 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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