Ellis vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Ellis Rank #273

Colson Rank #355

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Ellis or Colson more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Colson mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Ellis and Colson boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.