godson/ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/EtymologyFrom Middle English godsone, gossone, from Old English godsunu (“godson”), equivalent to god- + son. Cognate with Danish gudsøn (“godson”), Swedish gudson (“godson”), Icelandic guðsonur (“godson”).godson means A male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 70 out of 100.godson is pronounced /ˈɡɑdˌsʌn/.nounA male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.