Coleson

At a Glance

Meaning

Son of Cole (a medieval pet form of Nicholas)

Origin

English (patronymic, variant of Colson: Cole + son)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

KOHL-sunListen

Coleson is a boy's name with English roots — it's a patronymic variant of Colson, literally meaning 'son of Cole,' where Cole itself started as a medieval pet form of Nicholas. You may see it claimed that Coleson means 'victorious people,' but that's actually Nicholas's deep Greek root showing through — Coleson's own meaning is simply 'son of Cole.' It's pronounced KOHL-sun.

Meaning & Origin of Coleson

Meaning: Son of Cole (a medieval pet form of Nicholas).

Origin: English (patronymic, variant of Colson: Cole + son).

A common claim: Said to mean 'victorious people' Actually: This is Nicholas's deep Greek root, not Coleson's direct meaning — Coleson/Colson literally means 'son of Cole', not 'victorious people' on its own.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Coleson

Popularity of Coleson

Coleson hit its high point in 2023, ranking #915 with 252 babies given the name, and stayed essentially flat the next year at #915 with 253 in 2024.

Names Like Coleson

These names share Coleson’s style, era or origin.

• Alder
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FAQ

What does the name Coleson mean?

Son of Cole (a medieval pet form of Nicholas). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Coleson?

Coleson is pronounced KOHL-sun (IPA: /ˈkoʊlsən/).

Is Coleson a popular name right now?

Coleson is near its all-time peak (#915 in 2023), ranked #915 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1993–2024.)

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