Aeson is a name from Greek mythology, the king of Iolcus and father of the hero Jason; its meaning is uncertain and is sometimes connected to the Greek aisa, "fate" or "destiny". Its sound fits neatly between Jason and Easton, which explains its appeal to American parents. Aeson stood at number 3687 in 2015, peaked at number 1850 in 2019 and sits at number 2993 in 2025.