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At a Glance: Name: Coleson – Meaning: son of Cole (a medieval pet form of Nicholas) – Origin: English (patronymic, variant of Colson: Cole + son) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KOHL-sun
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
Phonetic: KOHL-sun IPA: /ˈkoʊlsən/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1993–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Coleson mean?
Son of cole (a medieval pet form of nicholas). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Coleson)
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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