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At a Glance
- Origin
- English (surname/place name)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KAY-sun
Cason is an English name that started out as a surname or place name, pronounced KAY-sun. You may see it claimed that Cason means 'the son of the marsh,' but that isn't supported by any source — Wiktionary instead traces it to the place name Cawston in Norfolk, or to a Venetian form of 'casa,' meaning house. It fits with today's clean, modern naming style.
Meaning & Origin of Cason
Origin: English (surname/place name).
A common claim: Cason means 'the son of the marsh' Actually: Wiktionary traces Cason to the place name Cawston in Norfolk, or to a Venetian form of 'casa' (house) — not to any word for 'marsh.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cason
KAY-sunIPA /ˈkeɪsən/
Popularity of Cason
Cason peaked at #424 in 2014, when 725 boys received the name, and has since cooled to #852 in 2024 with 283 babies, based on Social Security data spanning 1973 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Cason mean?
Cason means ‘the son of the marsh’ Wiktionary traces Cason to the place name Cawston in Norfolk, or to a Venetian form of ‘casa’ (house) — not to any word for ‘marsh.’
How do you pronounce Cason?
Cason is pronounced KAY-sun (IPA: /ˈkeɪsən/).
Is Cason a popular name right now?
Cason peaked at #424 in 2014 and is ranked #852 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1973–2024.)
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