Benson vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Benson Rank #436

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Colson mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Benson and Colson boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.