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What does Watson mean?

Watson Pronunciation of Watson as a boys' name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Watson is "son of Walter". Surname used as first name mainly in the 19th century. Literary: the name of Sherlock Holmes' sidekick. IBM founder Thomas Watson.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Wa-, -son

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, surname, 19th century, literary

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MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Watson Mario (W.M.), ..

How popular is Watson?

Watson is an uncommon given name for men but a very popular surname for all people (#76 out of 150436, Top 1%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Watson reached its peak position of #567 in the U.S. during 1890-1899, and is presently at #711. (2018 U.S. SSA RECORDS)

Top 2000 baby names ranking of Watson name in U.S.

Top 100 baby names ranking of Watson outside U.S.

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Babson, Carson, Cason, Dawson, Dayson, Dotson, Eaton, Eatton, Garson, Hanson, Jacson, Jaison, Jakson, Janson, Jason, Jaxson, Jayson, Karson, Kason, Larson, Lawson, Mason, Masson, Maxson, Nathon, Parson, Paton, Patton, Rawson, Samson, Sanson, Tamson, Tanson, Tayson, Waldon, Walton, Warton, Watkins, Waylon, Wilson and Woodson. These names tend to be more commonly used than Watson.

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