Colson vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colson

Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Colson Rank #355

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Colson or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Colson and King mean?

Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Colson and King boy or girl names?

Colson is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.