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Colson

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOHL-sun /ˈkoʊlsən/High

Meaning: Son of Cole; Cole being a medieval short form of Nicholas (victory of the people)High

In 30 seconds: An English patronymic meaning 'son of Cole,' with Cole tracing to Nicholas (victory of the people). Colson has the sleek confidence of Colton with a slightly softer edge — modern, smooth, and full of quiet strength.
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Origin HighEnglish
MeaningSon of Cole; Cole being a medieval short form of Nicholas (victory of the people)
U.S. rank (2025)#311 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births1,099 boys (0.06% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,723

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519242025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Colson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Cole,' where Cole is a medieval short form of Nicholas (from Greek Nikolaos, composed of nike meaning victory and laos meaning people). Medieval English naming regularly produced patronymic surnames, and Colson was one such form found in northern England.

As a given name, Colson has gained momentum in the United States in the 21st century, fitting naturally with the popular family of Col- names including Colton, Cole, and Coleman. It entered the U.S. top 500 for boys in the mid-2020s and appeals to parents who want something slightly less common than Colton.

Did you know? Cole, the short form at the heart of Colson, was a common medieval English given name — Jack and Jill, Old King Cole, and the Cole Porter of jazz fame all share this ancient short form.
Overall data confidence 88%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ColtonColeCoulson

Nicknames

ColeCols

Famous Bearers

  • ★Colson Whitehead (1969-)
    American novelist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner

If you like Colson…

Colton— closest Col- cousin with the same strong surname-name western energy
Grayson— -son surname name with the same modern polish and two-syllable rhythm
Mason— popular occupational -son name with the same contemporary, accessible feel
Camron— shares the -on ending
Caison— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Colson mean?

Colson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Cole,' where Cole is a medieval short form of Nicholas meaning 'victory of the people.'

How do you pronounce Colson?

It is said KOHL-sun /ˈkoʊlsən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Colson a boy or girl name?

Colson is used almost exclusively as a boys' name.

How popular is Colson?

Colson entered the U.S. top 500 for boys in the mid-2020s and continues to rise.

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