Bradley vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Bradley Rank #365

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #365 for Bradley.

Is Bradley or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Colson mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Bradley and Colson boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.