Anderson vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Anderson Rank #357

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Anderson or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Colson mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Anderson and Colson boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.