Blake vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Blake Rank #265

Colson Rank #355

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Blake or Colson more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Blake and Colson mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Blake and Colson boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.