Coulson vs Layson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coulson

Boy #6,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole (son of Nicholas)"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Boy #6,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: English surname

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Coulson Rank #6,468

Layson Rank #6,595

Coulson is more popular, ranked #6468 vs #6595 for Layson.

Is Coulson or Layson more popular?

Coulson is more popular, ranked #6468 compared to Layson at #6595 in the United States.

What do Coulson and Layson mean?

Coulson means "son of Cole (son of Nicholas)" (Old English patronymic origin). Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin).

Are Coulson and Layson boy or girl names?

Coulson is primarily a boy name. Layson is primarily a boy name.