Colson

Meaning of Colson

Colson means 'son of Cole'. Cole often referred to someone with dark hair or was a short form of Nicholas, meaning 'people's victory'.

Colson has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Colson

Colson is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #311 in 2025 from #740 in 2017.

Notable people named Colson

• Colson Baker
  Rapper, singer, actor (Machine Gun Kelly)
• Colson Whitehead
  Pulitzer Prize-winning American author
• Colson Montgomery
  Professional baseball shortstop
• Colson Smith
  British soap opera actor
• Charles Colson
  Watergate figure, Christian author

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Questions about the name Colson

What does the name Colson mean?

Colson means colson means 'son of cole'. cole often referred to someone with dark hair or was a short form of nicholas, meaning 'people's victory', and it comes from English origins.

Is Colson a boy's or a girl's name?

Colson is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Colson?

In 2025, Colson ranked #311 for boys, up from #353 the year before.

When was Colson most popular?

Colson peaked at #311 in 2025.