Likely a surname-style modern name built with the English patronymic ending -son.
Yelson is likely a surname-style modern name built with the English patronymic ending -son. That suffix traditionally means "son of," which has long made it useful in surnames and then in first names that borrow a surname atmosphere.
The beginning is more flexible, but the overall structure feels distinctly English and modern in style. As a given name, Yelson feels crisp, uncommon, and lightly occupational or family-name inspired. It has a solid, practical quality without sounding overly heavy. The appeal comes from its balance of surname structure and modern personal-name usage, making it feel both rooted and newly assembled.