Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English Pronounced Pron. DIE-sən [key·IPA] Expand LinksMeaning & History Means "son of DYE". DetailsRelated Names VariantsDwight, TysonOther Languages & CulturesDenis(French) Given Name DescendantDyson(English) Categories matronymics Entry updated November 16, 2019 ·