Keane vs Coulson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keane

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,592
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Coulson

Boy #6,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Cole (son of Nicholas)"

Origin: Old English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Pop culture/Marvel

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,468
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keane Rank #6,592
Coulson Rank #6,468

Coulson is more popular, ranked #6468 vs #6592 for Keane.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keane or Coulson more popular?

Coulson is more popular, ranked #6468 compared to Keane at #6592 in the United States.

What do Keane and Coulson mean?

Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin). Coulson means "son of Cole (son of Nicholas)" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Keane and Coulson boy or girl names?

Keane is primarily a boy name. Coulson is primarily a boy name.

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