61%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English (Modern) Pronounced Pron. STEHT-sən [key·IPA] Meaning & History From an English surname that was originally derived from the name of the village of Stidston in Devon, meaning "Stithweard's town". This is a type of wide-brimmed hat, originally made by the John B. Stetson Company. PopularityDetails Last ranked #238 in 2022 United States Categories clothing, modern English, surnames, trendy