Stetson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Stetson \s-tet-

, also used as girl's name Stetson. Possibly (Old English) "Stephen's son". Cowboys of the late 19th century wore the famous Stetson "tengallon" hat, giving this name rakish connotations.

Stetson has 2 variant forms: Stetcyn and Stettson.

Stetson is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#8523 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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