Colson vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colson

Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Colson Rank #355

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Colson or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Colson and Gavin mean?

Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Colson and Gavin boy or girl names?

Colson is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.