65%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English (Modern) Pronounced Pron. /ˈstɛt.sən/ [key·simplify] 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 This is a type of wide-brimmed hat, originally made by the John B. Stetson Company.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 #182 in 2023 United States Categories clothing, modern English, Squishmallows, surnames, trendy