Colson vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colson

Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Colson Rank #355

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Colson or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Colson and Sullivan mean?

Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Colson and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Colson is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.