Ayden vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayden

Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Ayden Rank #213

Colson Rank #355

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Ayden or Colson more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Colson mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Ayden and Colson boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.