Son of Ice or Iron
Ison is an English surname-turned-given name with roots in Germanic and Old English. It likely originated as a patronymic form of the name 'Ice' or 'Eisen', which translates to iron, symbolizing strength and resilience. In recent years, it gained brief visibility due to Comet ISON, discovered in 2012.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Ison in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series · Fire Emblem
