Elson is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:
Surname:
Andrea Elson (born 1969), actressAnita Elson (1898–1985) was an American dancer and singerBob Elson (1904–1981), sportscasterDavid Elson, coachDiane Elson, (1946- ), economistEdward L.R. Elson (1906–1993), ministerFrancisco Elson (born 1976), basketball playerJeremy Elson (born 1974), computer researcherKaren Elson (born 1979), model and singerKate Elson (born 1979), model and filmmakerKay Elson (born 1947), politicianKevin Elson, record producerPeter Elson (Canadian politician) (1839–1913)Peter Elson (1947–1998), illustratorPip Elson (born 1954), golferRachel Elson, journalistRae Elson, activistRebecca Elson (1960–1999), astronomerRichard Elson (born 1962), comic book artistRichard Mark Elson (born 1979), writer, director and editorRobert Elson, professorRoy Elson (born 1930), politicianWilliam Elson (disambiguation), footballerGiven name:
Élson Falcão da Silva (born 1981), football playerElson Becerra (1978–2006), football playerElson Floyd, educatorElson Moyo, deputy commander of the Air Force of ZimbabweElson Seale, soccer playerElson Soh (born 1988), artist