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Koleson

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOL-sən /ˈkoʊl.sən/High

Meaning: Son of ColMedium

In 30 seconds: Koleson is a modern English boy's name meaning 'son of Col,' a respelling of Coleson.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSon of Col
U.S. rank (2024)#2509 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births54 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 417

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420052024

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

Koleson is a contemporary respelling of Coleson, a surname-style name meaning 'son of Col.' The 'K' spelling gives the familiar patronymic a fresh, modern look. Related spellings include Coleson, Kolson, and stylized forms like Colsyn and Kolesyn.

The three-syllable shape and 'son' ending place Koleson among current surname-as-first-name choices. Its many spellings reflect how flexible and recently coined the form is.

Did you know? Koleson is a spelling variant of Colson, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'son of Col ' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Koleson — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ColesonKolsonColsynColesynKolesyn

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Coleson— The standard spelling of the same 'son of Col' name Koleson respells.
Kolson— A shortened respelling of the same name, listed among Koleson's variations.
Cole— The 'Col' root that Koleson is built on as 'son of Col.'
Carson— Another surname-style boy's name with the same 'son' ending and feel as Koleson.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Koleson mean?

Koleson is usually explained as meaning 'son of Col ' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Koleson?

It's commonly said KOL-sən /ˈkoʊl.sən/.

Is Koleson a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Koleson is used as a boy name.

How popular is Koleson?

In 2024, Koleson ranked #2509 in the U.S. for boys, with 54 births recorded.

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