Allen vs Colsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #633 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole, dark one's son"

Origin: Old English/Scandinavian

English American

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Allen Rank #574

Colsen Rank #633

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #633 for Colsen.

Is Allen or Colsen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Colsen at #633 in the United States.

What do Allen and Colsen mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Colsen means "son of Cole, dark one's son" (Old English/Scandinavian origin).

Are Allen and Colsen boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Colsen is primarily a boy name.