Edwin vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Edwin Rank #383

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Edwin or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Colson mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Edwin and Colson boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.