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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of Col, a medieval short form of Nicholas
- Origin
- English (surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KOHL-sen
Colson is an English surname name, built from Col — a medieval short form of Nicholas — plus "-son," so it literally reads as "son of Col." It's pronounced KOHL-sen. That surname background gives it a settled, classic feel rather than a trendy one.
Meaning & Origin of Colson
Meaning: Son of Col, a medieval short form of Nicholas.
Origin: English (surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Colson
KOHL-senIPA /ˈkoʊlsən/
Popularity of Colson
Colson ranked #353 on the SSA list in 2024, with 946 boys given the name that year, down a bit from its peak of #317 in 2022, when 1,058 boys received it.
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FAQ
What does the name Colson mean?
Son of Col, a medieval short form of Nicholas. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Colson?
Colson is pronounced KOHL-sen (IPA: /ˈkoʊlsən/).
Is Colson a popular name right now?
Colson is near its all-time peak (#317 in 2022), ranked #353 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1924–2024.)
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