Son of Ellis or son of Elias
Elson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ellis'. Ellis itself is the medieval English form of the biblical name Elias, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elijah.
Less common today
Elson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,018 in 2012.
Former President of Washington State University
Colombian international footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
