Ariel vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Ariel Rank #512

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Colson mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Ariel and Colson boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.