Stetson \s-tet-son, st(e)-tson\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Stetson). Possibly (Old English) "Stephen's son". Cowboys of the late 19th century wore the famous Stetson "tengallon" hat, giving this name rakish connotations.

Stetson has 2 variant forms: Stetcyn and Stettson.