Jake vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Jake Rank #423

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Colson mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Jake and Colson boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.