Eric vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Eric Rank #252

Colson Rank #355

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Eric or Colson more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Eric and Colson mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Eric and Colson boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.