Colson

At a Glance: Name: Colson – Meaning: son of Col, a medieval short form of Nicholas – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KOHL-sen

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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

Phonetic: KOHL-sen   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1924–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Colson mean?

Son of col, a medieval short form of nicholas. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Colson)

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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