Briggs vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Briggs Rank #327

Colson Rank #355

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Briggs or Colson more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Colson mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Briggs and Colson boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.