The name Watson means Son Of Walter and is of English origin. Watson is a name that's been used primarily by parents who are considering baby names for boys.
Dr. John Watson, famous literary sidekick to detective Sherlock Holmes.
Baby Names Tip: Make your baby name easy to pronounce and easy to spell. You don't want your child to have to spell his or her name or correct pronunciation their entire lives. Remember, think of the name from the perspective of the child!