Avery vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Avery Rank #259

Colson Rank #355

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Avery or Colson more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Avery and Colson mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Avery and Colson boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.