Colson vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colson

Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Colson Rank #355

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Colson or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Colson and Ellis mean?

Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Colson and Ellis boy or girl names?

Colson is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.