Gilson (name)

Gilson is both an English and French surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

Surname:
 * Alf Gilson, English footballer
 * Étienne Gilson, French philosopher
 * Earl Gilson, American politician
 * François Gilson, Belgian comics writer
 * Franklin L. Gilson, American politician
 * Georges Gilson, French Catholic bishop
 * Jamie Gilson, American children's book author
 * Jerome Gilson, American trademark lawyer
 * Luther F. Gilson, American politician
 * Paul Gilson, Belgian composer
 * Tom Gilson, American actor
 * Tom Gilson (American football), American football player

Given name:
 * Gilson Lavis, former drummer for the band Squeeze
 * Gilson Lubin, Canadian comedian
 * Gilson Manuel Silva Alves, Cape Verdean footballer
 * Gilson Varela, Cape Verdean footballer